Condition
Ankle sprains.
An ankle sprain happens when ligaments are stretched or torn, often after a roll, twist, awkward step, or landing.
What patients notice
Pain, swelling, bruising, stiffness, and trouble bearing weight are common. Recurrent sprains can also create a feeling that the ankle is unstable or unreliable.
Sports medicine evaluation helps determine whether the injury is a simple sprain, a higher-grade ligament injury, a tendon injury, or a fracture that needs imaging.
How it is treated
Treatment usually starts with protecting the ankle, reducing swelling, and restoring pain-free range of motion.
As symptoms improve, Dr. Jones can guide balance work, strengthening, bracing, and a stepwise return to running, cutting, jumping, or sport.