Helping Your Ankle Instability

Do your ankles buckle or turn easily? Ankle instability may the cause of your problem. Without treatment from your podiatrists, Drs. Timothy Mason, Jason Hancock, and Travis Johnson, you may experience frequent falls, sprains, and other injuries. Their podiatry offices are located throughout the Oviedo, Lake Mary, and Orlando, FL, area for your convenience.

What causes ankle instability?

Ankle instability can occur if you've sprained your ankle multiple times, or the ankle didn't heal properly after a sprain. Sprains occur when the ligaments that hold the bones together in the joint stretch or tear. After several sprains, the ligaments may weaken and become too loose, causing joint instability.

What are the symptoms of ankle instability?

Your ankle may turn easily, whether you're walking on a flat or uneven surface. If you play sports, you may notice that you seem to have more ankle injuries than your teammates. Your problem ankle may feel less steady than your other ankle. Pain and swelling in the joint may eventually become constant in some cases.

What can be done to improve stability?

Treatment for ankle instability varies depending on the severity of your condition. Taping your ankle or wearing a brace can improve steadiness and reduce the risk that you'll twist your ankle.

Your treatment plan may also include sessions with a physical therapist. Physical therapy strengthens the muscles that support your ankle joint and increases your range of motion, helping you avoid new injuries. After a few weeks of physical therapy exercises, you may notice that it's easier to maintain your balance and control your ankle joint.

If ankle instability is severe and physical therapy isn't effective, surgery may be recommended. During surgery, your Oviedo, Lake Mary, or Orlando foot doctor repairs and or reconstructs your ligaments, restoring the stability of your ankle joint.

Have you been struggling with ankle instability? Drs. Timothy Mason, Jason Hancock, and Travis Johnson, your foot doctors in Lake Mary, Oviedo, and Orlando, FL, offer treatments that can improve the stability of your ankle. Call one of the Foot & Ankle Specialists of Orlando's podiatry offices at (407) 365-9511 to schedule an appointment.

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