Foot and Ankle Muscle Strain

Diagnosis:

Muscle strains are common injuries to the foot and ankle. A strain can occur from both participating in physical activities, such as sports or exercise, or from simple everyday activities. The muscles in the foot and ankle are responsible for some of the human body’s most essential motor functions such as walking, running, jumping, and standing up right. As a result, these actively used muscles are highly susceptible to muscle strain. A strain occurs when the muscles or tendons that hold the muscles to the bone are pulled beyond their capacity. Depending on the nature of the strain, sufferers report symptoms of pain, swelling and/or spasms. Common causes of muscle strain include falling down, tripping, landing improperly while running or jumping, a sudden twist or rotation of the ankle, or other trauma. Strains are graded in three categories based on their severity.

Grade 1 strain: minimal stretching of the fibers in the muscle or tendon

Grade 2 strain: significant damage to the fibers in the muscle or tendon, some fibers may be torn

Grade 3 strain: complete rupture of the fibers in the muscle or tendon

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will perform a full physical evaluation to determine the severity of the strain and provide one or more treatment options.