Ankle Injuries

Ankle injuries can happen to anyone and are quite common. Tripping, contant sports, and even uneven ground can cause it. That's why it’s important to understand the symptoms of different injury types and grades and the best rehabilitation plan for each.

illustration of the skeletal ankle depicting supination trauma

Supination Trauma: Rolling your Ankle

What is Supination Trauma? The ankle consists of two parts: the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle has several ligaments that stabilise the joint and allow for movements such as walking, jumpi...

illustration of the skeletal ankle. It shows a large crack in the bone and a tear in the ligament

Broken Ankle

Whether it’s a bad landing in basketball, rolling on a loose rock while hiking or tripping on the curb trying the get into the Uber, all it takes is a quick wrong movement to roll and break your an...

Ankle Instability

Ankle Instability

Instability at the ankle Ankles are a true marvel of nature. Not only do they carry the entire weight of our bodies, but they are also sophisticated to allow complex movements. Anatomically, the a...

Ankle Distortion

Ankle Distortion

What is Ankle Distortion? The ankle joint is a complex connection between the leg and tarsal bones. The central ankle bone provides a strong base for both parts of the ankle. A large number of lig...

Illustration of the skeletal foot. Side-on view. There is a red circle around the back of he ankle where the Achilles is, indicating Achillodynia pain

Achillodynia - The Achilles Tendon Pain Syndrome

Achilles tendon The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the human body, with a length of 20 to 25 cm and a width of about 5 cm. It connects our calf muscle to the heel bone in t...

illustration of an everted ankle, with mall, blue ligaments straining to keep it in position

Extension Of Ankle Ligaments

Our ankles carry the entire body weight on a daily basis. In some instances, they can bear up to 3 times your body weight, utilising the collection of ligaments holds the ankle joint together.

grey legs illustration. The right ankle is everted at a sharp angle and highlighted orange, indicating an ankle sprain

Sprained Ankle

Excessive stress or movement beyond the body’s natural limitations can result in a sprained ankle, causing damage to the joint, the joint capsule or the ligaments in the ankle.

Illustration of the skeletal ankle. The image shows light blue cartilage with a red spot, indicating arthritis wear and tear

Ankle Arthritis

Trauma from accidents or sports-related injuries can lead to the development of ankle arthritis. A patient suffering from this condition will experience pain while performing basic ankle movements,...