The Injury Hub
Footballer’s Ankle: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of footballers ankle.
The Injury Hub: Footballer’s Ankle
What is footballers ankle?
Footballer’s ankle occurs when the soft tissue (tendons and ligaments) in the ankle get pinched between the bones. Due to excessive kicking and bending and stretching of the foot, the ligaments can also thicken and cause bone growth at the front of the ankle causing pain.
This is usually seen in people who have had multiple ankle sprains and suffer from chronic pain and instability.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common footballers ankle injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Of Footballers Ankle
Many people will describe a restricted range of motion and a pinching sensation across the front of the ankle. This is mostly felt when trying to complete a lunging type movement.
Some people describe a ‘clicking’ sensation in the ankle during movement. It is also common for the ankle to feel weaker and unable to weight bear at times. In many cases a bony lump appears at the front of the ankle.
You may also have pain and tenderness when your ankle ligaments are pressed on as seen in a simple ankle sprain.
Footballer's Ankle Sprain Treatment
Surgery is often required to remove the bony growth from the ankle if present and problematic.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists work with many Orthopaedic Surgeons in Dublin and are happy to refer patients where we feel surgery may be appropriate.
However, if the growth is not significantly large, then you may benefit from a programme of rehabilitative exercises which our expert Sports Physiotherapists can prescribe.
Our physiotherapists will devise a specific rehabilitation program which will target any issues of weakness, flexibility, altered postural control, balance and stiffness to help alleviate your symptoms.
Our Expertise
Our Sports Physiotherapists understand and love sport so you can be confident we will provide you with the appropriate diagnosis.
Depending on whether you require surgery or can be managed conservatively our Physiotherapist will tailor a treatment plan around your needs so your long term health is catered for.
Our therapist are experienced in post-operative management and will ensure that your treatment plan deals with all necessary structures and doesn’t get lost focussing solely on the ankle joint.
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What Are Your Clinic Hours?
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Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
Where Is This Service Available?
This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.
Am I Covered By Health Insurance?
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
How Do I Contact You?
Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
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