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Ankle sprain
By Amy Kight Physio

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain – is one of the most common injuries that occur in sports. They are most prevalent in fast-change-of-direction sports such as footy, basketball and netball. These injuries most commonly occur when changing direction, landing from jumps, or even landing on an opponent’s foot.   What are the ankle ligaments?  Ligaments are strong bands […]

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Medial Ankle Impingement Syndrome
By hoppers_admin Physio

Medial Ankle Impingement Syndrome

Medial impingement syndrome develops due to the formation of a bony spur on the talar bone; and is characterized by a limited range of motion and pain when performing specific movements. The spur causes compression when the ankle is dorsi-flexed (backward bending of your foot).   The syndrome typically develops due to longstanding instability of the […]

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