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The road back to fitness after an ankle sprain<\/h3>\n
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The way back to sport after an ankle sprain<\/h2>\n

Whether you're playing an intense game of basketball, jogging on uneven ground, on the badminton or tennis court - one wrong step and your ankle is sprained. Such moments often happen faster than you can say \"ouch\". But don't worry! In many cases, only the anterior, outer collateral ligament is affected and recovery is usually quick and positive.<\/p>\n

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After the ankle injury<\/h3>\n
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The first step after an ankle sprain<\/h2>\n

A twisted or twisted foot can be very painful. However, with the right follow-up treatment, you can get back on your feet quickly. Did you know that 70% of those affected who do not receive appropriate treatment often suffer re-injuries? That is why it is essential to act quickly.<\/p>\n

Your support from physiotherapy<\/h3>\n

Our physiotherapy aims to get you back to your everyday life safely and quickly. We also want to ensure that you are soon active again and prevent future injuries and chronic instabilities. This is because persistent instabilities increase the risk of Osteoarthritis<\/a> in the ankle joint.\"Ankle<\/p>\n

Our therapeutic approach is individually adapted to your healing phases. In the initial phase, we offer you strategies for everyday life to avoid strain. In the following sessions, we increase the load in a controlled manner - the training begins! As a rule, after 4-8 weeks (or 8-12 weeks in the case of more serious injuries) you will reach the same level of function as before the injury.<\/p>\n

What exactly is an ankle sprain?<\/h3>\n

An ankle sprain, also known as an ankle sprain, can have varying degrees of severity, from a strain of the ligaments and muscles to a complete tear. In 93% of cases, the anterior, outer collateral ligament tears. With the right follow-up treatment, those affected often have a good chance of making a full recovery. However, particularly severe cases in which the posterior outer ligament or other structures are also affected may require longer rehabilitation periods.<\/p>\n

What to do in the event of an ankle sprain?<\/h3>\n

The PECH rule used to be recommended: Rest, ice, compression and elevation. Nowadays, however, the most modern treatment is based on the PEACE and LOVE principle<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n