Ankle Sprains, Ouch! 9 Million and Counting…

ankle rollover

Ouch! Severe pain and swelling at your ankle. According to WebMD, 25,000 people suffer a sprained ankle every day. That’s more than 9 million ankle sprains a year and this 9 million doesn’t include the emergency room visits due to ankle sprains. Ouch! Are you part of that group of millions? Stephen Curry became one of the 9 million in April 2016 when his NBA team, the Golden State Warriors were making their playoff bid.

Ankle sprains are one of the most common foot problems we are plagued with. Ankle sprains can occur when we walk or run on surfaces that are not level, or they can occur when we simply lose our balance. Athletes deal with this concern regularly as they run, jump and dive. Losing one’s balance is also a common occurrence for new stiletto and high heel wearers. Practicing how to walk in these and using shorter strides helps most women maintain their balance in high heels, most of the time. Ankle rollovers by women still happen with great frequency.

In very simple terms, a sprained ankle is the result of stretching our ligaments too far. If you have injured your ankle before or have ‘weak ankles’, your chances of getting an ankle sprain are pretty high. Many sprained ankles can be treated at home. If you believe you’ve sprained your ankle, doctors recommend you elevate it, take a pain reliever that reduces swelling and ice it. Icing it for a about twenty minutes every couple of hours for the first 48 hours can help speed your recuperation time. Severe ankle sprains should be seen by a physician as soon as possible. If you cannot put weight on your ankle and the pain and swelling don’t diminish, or increase, you should plan to see a physician right away.

This doctor’s visit is important for two reasons. 1- the level of your sprain will be determined and the best plan of action will begin and 2- proper recovery can begin. Too often, when people don’t go to the doctor for their sprained ankles, the ankle doesn’t heal properly. This is a significant cause for ‘weak ankles’ because when the ankle ligaments don’t heal properly, the chance of rollover increases.

We have a few websites below which can help you. Enjoy your sports and heels, but be careful and pay attention if your ankles begin to swell.

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ankle-injuries-causes-and-treatments#1

http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/conditions/ailments-of-the-ankle/pages/ankle-sprain-.aspx

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ankle-sprains

http://physioworks.com.au/injuries-conditions-1/sprained-ankle

 

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Carolyn D. Jenkins is the founder and CEO of CjQenterprises, which develops and promotes creative ideas and products that lift you up! She is an award winning author, the founder of The Jenkins Donelson Foundation, JDF, the creator annual National I LOVE My Feet Day!,and the Health and Wellness site found here, on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, entitled I LOVE My Feet DayS! Carolyn's interest in feet began in college when she met a young lady who was born without arms. The student used her feet as hands by writing and eating with them. Everyone on campus was very impressed with that students' ability to overcome adversity and the respect and awe she garnered was well deserved. Carolyn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and never forgot the young lady. Carolyn learned about the importance of good foot care from her mother, who was a diabetic. After Carolyn experienced foot pain she visited a podiatrist and discovered she had fallen arches. Carolyn traced the cause back to wearing flip flops that didn't provide arch support. Years later, after two pinky toe breaks, Carolyn's appreciation and respect for feet deepened and she wrote an ode to feet. In the spring of 2015 a talented illustrator brought her poem to life and Carolyn published My Feet: An Ode, which celebrates the wonderful versatility our feet provide us throughout our lifetime. Publishing My Feet: An Ode led to annual recognition of good foot care and appreciation. It was also the impetus for the Good Foot Care movement. Carolyn believes our feet tell a story about our lives. She is passionate about promoting good foot care and she is quickly becoming the " Ambassador of Feet". She is a Foot & Shoe Consultant and refers countless people to podiatrists. Carolyn is also the author of the award winning laugh out loud children's series, The Family Adventures of Princess Ladybug and Princess Ladybird. The series focuses on young siblings who are raised in separate households. Carolyn wrote two ebooks to help consumers purchase footwear. How To Avoid Killer Boots and buy boots that feel as good as they look! and Irresistible; Rockin' Hot Party Shoes your feet will love!, are how-to books consumers can take with them as they shop for footwear. Full of pictures, footwear tips and good foot tips, these books help ensure consumers will never have footwear problems again. Carolyn lives in Virginia with her family and her children's books are available on amazon.com . Her ebooks are available on this website. Amazon.com Widgets

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