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Footballers ankle

Anterior impingement of the ankle

Footballers' ankle normally follows an injury where the ankle has been bent or over stretched. It manifests as a bony growth at the front of the ankle where the joint capsule attaches. Inflammation of the joint capsule and tendons is caused by the bony deposits .

Footballers ankle symptoms:

  • There will be pain and tenderness when pressing in with the fingers over the front of the ankle joint.
  • Bending your foot up or down causes pain.
  • When kicking a ball you get a band of pain across the front of the ankle joint.
  • Bony lump at the front of the ankle.
 Footballers ankle

Treatment of footballers ankle.

  • Surgery may be required if the bony growth is large enough, this will mean that there is very little the athlete can do on their own.
  • Embark on a rehabilitation programme recommended by a sports injury professional.
  • Mobility, stretching and strengthening exercises may benefit less severe and recent cases.
  • Wear a heat retainer or support.

Visiting a sports injury specialist.

  • Apply sports massage techniques.
  • Give you a steroid injection and recommend rest.
  • Operate if it is really bad.
  • Advise on strengthening exercises.
  • X ray the ankle to confirm diagnosis.

Useful Products:

  • Ankle supports or heat retainers - provide support to the joint and retains therapeutic body heat to stimulate blood flow and accelerate healing.

Please see the Virtual Sports Injury Clinic for more information on how to treat Footballers Ankle

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