Don't Let Your Ankle Throw Off Your Balance
Ankle sprains are the most common injury in sports, accounting for 40% of all injuries and 10% of ER visits. Sometimes ankle sprains are relatively minor and they heal on their own, but it’s estimated that long term sequelae occur in up to 50% of people with lateral ankle sprains. Studies found that residual instability occurs in 20% to 40% of people after a grade II lateral ankle sprain. Following acute ankle sprains our bodies have decreased balance and postural control whi