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Over two million Americans experience an ankle sprain each year, requiring prompt treatment. At his practice in the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, provides holistic and conservative treatments for ankle sprains, including physical therapy, immobilization, and custom orthotics. Call the New York City area office to receive treatment for an ankle sprain today, or book an appointment online.
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments surrounding your ankle joint –– tough bands of tissue –– are torn or overextended. Most ankle sprains are mild and heal with at-home treatments, like ice and rest. Even so, if you experience a sprained ankle, contact Dr. Jervis immediately.
Symptoms of an ankle sprain include:
You may have difficulty standing or walking, depending on the severity of the sprain.
The leading cause of ankle sprains is exercise, and more specifically, playing sports. You might experience an ankle sprain if you:
No matter what you’re doing when an ankle sprain occurs, it’s important you work with a professional to stop it from getting worse.
Dr. Jervis reviews your health charts and asks about your injury, including what you were doing when it occurred, what it felt like, and if you heard a pop or snap. Next, he examines your lower leg, ankle, and heel looking for bruising, redness, and swelling.
Dr. Jervis carefully moves your ankle back and forth, testing its range of motion. Then, he has you stand up and take a few steps, watching your gait (the way you walk) and posture. Last, Dr. Jervis orders X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to see if there’s a fracture or damage to your ankle ligaments and the surrounding soft tissues.
Dr. Jervis uses conservative and minimally invasive measures to treat ankle sprains. He might recommend:
If you have a severe ankle sprain and holistic treatments don’t provide lasting relief, Dr. Jervis might recommend surgery.
Call Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, to receive treatment for an ankle sprain today, or book an appointment online.