Stretch of the ligament of the foot - signs and treatment

Stretching the ligament of the foot is an ankle injury, characterized by the rupture of one or more ligaments. As a rule, people who are very active in sports face most of all with this ailment. This especially applies to those who need to jump, sharply change their direction of movement, accelerate, and then abruptly stop, because all this is a very strong load on the ankle.

Symptoms

Stretching the ligament of the foot of the first degree can be characterized by the onset of pain in the joint region. Also, a small hematoma or swelling may occur in the lesion. In this case the pain in most cases will be pulling, and after a while it will completely die down.

More noticeable from the pain sensations will be the stretching of the ligament of the foot of the middle (second) degree. At the same time at the site of the injury, edema or hematoma will necessarily occur. During the wiggling of the foot, the pain will become more and more intense and sharp. If the foot provides peace, then it will subside a little.

The heaviest extent of the foot extension threatens to completely disrupt the joint. The presence of strong pain can lead to dizziness. And with the slightest movement, pain sharply increases.

How to treat the sprain of the foot:

1. The first thing the patient needs is to ensure peace. When walking, the injured leg is not used, and it is even better for a while to abandon the independent movement.
2. To reduce puffiness and pain, put ankle on chairs or pillows, so that it is above the level of the heart.
3. On the affected area, it is necessary to apply the cold for about 15 minutes. After 1.5 hours repeat this procedure. And so continue for several hours.
4. If it is necessary to stabilize the joints, it is recommended to apply an elastic bandage. But keep in mind that if you apply a tight bandage, then its use time should not exceed 2-3 hours. Otherwise, the hematoma will progress and compress the intact vessels.
5. According to the doctor's recommendations, the next day (if there are no severe pains), it is necessary to start performing exercise therapy (rotation, flexion and extension in different directions).
6. If necessary, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. On the first day, injections are prescribed, in the following - pills. You can use a variety of ointments, which are rubbed into the hematoma.

Also, if possible, it is recommended to make an X-ray, with which you can exclude the presence of bone damage and learn more about the nature of the injury itself.

Stretching of the foot - prevention

The main measure, which will avoid stretching the ligaments, is their strengthening. To do this, it is necessary to perform foot movements along the circular arrow and squats on the fingers. Women should not wear shoes with high and thin heels. The main rule, which does not allow you to stretch the ligament of the foot, is to be more careful and careful while exercising.