Diagnosis:
When the ligaments of the ankle are stretched past their normal capacity a sprain occurs. An ankle sprain is a very common condition, affecting thousands of people every day. A sprain can occur from engaging in physical activities, including playing sports, or from simply stepping at the wrong angle on an uneven surface. Frequently, the act of spraining the ankle is referred to as “rolling” the ankle. Sufferers of ankle sprains report symptoms of pain, swelling and bruising. The severity of a sprain is categorized by grade:
Grade 1 sprain: complete rupture of the fibers in the muscle or tendon
Grade 2 sprain: partial tearing of the ligament, abnormal looseness is observed in the ankle joint
Grade 3 sprain: complete tear of the ligament, instability is observed