The Injury Hub
Ligament Sprains: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of ligament sprains.
The Injury Hub: Ligament Sprains
What is a ligament sprain?
Soft tissue injuries are injuries related to the soft tissues of the body (muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve). Specific diagnosis can be made by our Physiotherapists to determine what structure is involved and how advanced or severe the sprain, strain or tear is. This is an area of expertise for physiotherapists and encompasses the whole body.
Once a diagnosis is made, specific treatment advice can be given. When it comes to treating ligament sprains, our team of Physiotherapists are highly experienced, so you can be assured you are receiving a first class service.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common ligament sprain symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Of Ligament Sprain
A Ligament Strain is caused by a traumatic stress being placed on the joint which can strain or in some cases completely tear the ligament. The location of your tear will vary on the sports you play and the direction of the force. For example, square or tennis players may experience a high incidence of hand sprain.
Depending on the degree of damaged symptoms such as bruising, pain, swelling and reduced movement will be seen. In some cases small fractures, known as an avulsion fracture may occur. This requires an x-ray to confirm and may result in an adjustment to your treatment plan.
Ligament Sprain Treatment With Physio
Protect, Optimally load, Ice, Compression and Elevation will become your new mantra! While protecting the injury from further damage, ice should be applied, ensuring to apply for no greater than 20 minutes. It is important to not apply ice directly to the skin as this may result in a burn.
A bandage should be applied to help limit and reduce swelling while providing a protective function for the joint. The injury should be elevated above waist height, for at least as long as you are icing it which will further help reduce swelling.
Treatment will then depend on the grade and severity of the injury. As soon as the individual is ready and comfortably, our physiotherapists will begin a specific hands on rehabilitation program tailored to your needs.
Our Expertise
Our Physiotherapists have a great deal of specific clinical experience in the management of soft tissue injuries.
Initially, our chartered physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment to determine the grade of your sprain, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover.
Our highly skilled Physiotherapists will provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to treat your injury, reducing your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
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How Much Does It Cost?
Please refer to our individual clinic location pages for pricing information.
What Are Your Clinic Hours?
Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm
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.
Call Us: 01 611 1740
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