What's a sprained ankle?

Ankle sprain is an injury to soft tissue in the ankle, such as ligaments and tendons, caused by external forces.

This injury is usually caused by abnormal twisting or excessive stretching of the ankle during exercise. Ankle sprain is a common type of sports injury, especially when participating in sports that require frequent movement and change of direction, such as running, jumping, basketball, football, etc. The patient may experience pain and swelling in the ankle area, limited movement, bruising or bruising. Professional treatment is generally required through rest, ice, pressure, elevation, etc.