Tens of thousands of Americans sprain their ankles every day, yet the vast majority of people really don’t understand what they are dealing with and the best way to treat it. We see ankle sprains or the fallout from a sprain almost every day, and we believe that a more informed patient may be able […]
Why Ankle Sprains Can Be Hard To Treat In Teenagers
Ankle sprains can be hard to effectively treat at all ages, but they can be even more difficult to treat when the develop in teen populations. Although this group has youth on their side, ankle sprains in teenagers can lead to additional issues if you’re not careful. In today’s blog, we explore why it can […]
Why Does My Ankle Hurt Months After A Sprain?
We’ve all sprained our ankle at one point or another, and we generally view these sprains as a relatively short-term injury. Many people can hobble or walk on a sprained ankle minutes, hours or days after the injury, and we tend to expect the recovery process to continue to run its course until the injury […]
Minnesota Doesn’t Overprescribe Painkillers For Ankle Sprains
A new study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine took a closer look at which states dole out the most prescription painkillers for ankle sprains and which ones are more likely to rely on other treatment methods. Considering that opioid overdoses kill roughly 90 Americans a day, it seems like it would be a […]
How Effective Is Ankle Taping For Preventing Foot Injuries?
In theory, taping your ankles seems like a good way to help stabilize the ankle and limit range of motion, which in turn can help prevent against ankle sprains during athletic activity. But just how effective is ankle taping at preventing foot injuries? Interestingly, there’s no clear answer, because medical experts can’t agree one way […]