Expert Interviews - Sports Massage for Ankle Sprains

Often people coming in for treatment of a sprained ankle are suffering with repetitive injuries which are causing weakened ankle ligaments and surrounding muscles and tendons. In this case, light frictions may be used although it is important to consider that the ligaments are already weak and you should be aiming to build up the strength in the muscles surrounding the joint.

Muscle energy techniques can help to re-establish proprioception to prevent future injuries. In the case of a 1st injury, treatment is important to prevent the injury happening again. Sports massage can help with flushing out the swelling in the joint, breaking down adhesions and stretching tight tissues such as the calf muscles.