Dr. Allison Phelps Discusses Ankle Sprains and Strains - Beacon's Corner

Dr. Allison Phelps is sports medicine physician and Beacon ORthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Ankle Sprains and Ankle Strains are two different injuries. A sprain is a stretching or partial tearing of a ligament, while a strain is a stretching or partial tearing of a tendon. If an athlete has turned their ankle inward or outward and experiences swelling or pain when bearing weight, there are a few steps that can determine if immediate care is necessary or if they can see an orthopaedic specialist the next day.
1. Check for deformity- is it just swollen or do bones seem misaligned?
2. Pain control- if pain is intolerable, seek immediate care for medication.
3. Are they able to bear weight? If not and no assistive walking devices are available, immediate care is encouraged.
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