An ankle sprain is a common injury and usually results when the ankle is twisted, or when you roll on to the outside of the foot (inversion).

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An ankle sprain is a common injury and usually results when the ankle is twisted, or when you roll on to the outside of the foot (inversion). The term sprain signifies injury to the soft tissues, usually the ligaments of the ankle. They are often characterised by pain in the ligament, swelling of the area, feeling warm to the touch and possibly some bruising or discoloration around the area. There is much that can be done to both speed up the healing and prevent re-occurrence.

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For more information on the anatomy of the area, potential causes and systoms of ankle pains, download our guide.