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Ankle sprain exercises – What, when, and how
Ankle sprain strengthening exercises for plantar flexion, and balance exercises, including how to achieve good balance with a balance board.

Maryke Louw
15 min read


High ankle sprains – Symptoms, treatment, and recovery times
The symptoms and diagnosis of high ankle sprains, as well as their grading and treatment, and what the recovery times might be.

Maryke Louw
9 min read


Can walking on a sprained ankle make it worse?
Walking on a sprained ankle is actually good for its recovery if you go about it the right way and give it the necessary support. However, walking on a sprained ankle can make it worse if you limp on regardless of the pain signals and other symptoms that tell you you’re overdoing it. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products disc

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Ankle sprain brace: Who needs one, best types & when to wear it
Who needs to wear an ankle brace, what type of brace is best, and when and for how long to wear it.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


Walking with crutches – A step-by-step guide
The correct height of crutches, how to walk with crutches non-weightbearing and partially weightbearing, and with one crutch.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Exercise treatment for broken ankles
In this article, we’ll cover what exercises and rehab you should do to get your broken ankle back to full function.

Maryke Louw
11 min read


How to treat a sprain – an update on the latest research
This article tells you about the latest, updated research on how to treat a sprain – that is, an acute ankle sprain or any other soft tissue

Steph Davies
5 min read


How to avoid recurring ankle sprains
Recurring ankle sprains – also referred to as chronic lateral ankle instability or chronic ankle instability – can come back again and again

Steph Davies
6 min read


Should I go to A&E with a sprained ankle?
Many people who have sprained their ankle playing sport may wonder whether it is necessary to go to A&E to have the injury diagnosed.

Steph Davies
5 min read


Sinus tarsi syndrome as cause of lateral ankle pain
Sinus tarsi syndrome can cause pain and swelling (not always present) over the outside of the ankle, about in the same area as when...

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Medial ankle pain: Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is one of many conditions that can cause pain or funny sensations on the inner part of your ankle as well as under your foot. In this article, I'll explain what it feels like, how you can test for it, and what treatments may be useful. In this article: What it is What can cause it? What it feels like How do you test for it? Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Here's the video I did about this: What it is Your Tarsal Tunnel is located on the inside

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Exercises to correct ankle and foot overpronation
It’s important to understand that pronation of your foot or ankle is a normal part of how we walk. It’s only when it’s excessive or not well controlled that it may cause injuries. In this article I explain what exercises I usually prescribe to help correct overpronation. In this article: What is an ideal foot posture? Practising the components Putting it all together Video demonstration of exercises to correct overpronation What is an ideal foot posture? Our feet all look

Maryke Louw
2 min read


Foot pain in runners - A quick guide
In this article we discuss the most common causes for foot pain in runners and the top 3 treatments that work best for them.

Maryke Louw
12 min read


How to know whether you have a broken ankle
THE ANKLE SPRAIN SELF-TREATMENT SERIES: How to diagnose your Ankle Sprain How to know whether you've broken your ankle (this article)...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


How to treat your ankle sprain
The treatments that you should apply if you want your ankle to make a quick and strong recovery.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


How to diagnose your own injuries: Ankle sprains
How to know whether you have torn a ligament or a muscle in your sprained ankle. Also - should you go to the Emergency Room?

Maryke Louw
4 min read
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