Unsuccessful landing on one of the legs, a suddenchanging the direction of movement, hitting the foot in the recess on an uneven surface - all this can lead to such results as ruptures of the ankle joints. Although at present, basketball athletes use an elastic bandage, as well as an ankle, designed to fix the legs, such injuries are not uncommon.
Symptoms of injury
Ligament damage can be eitherinsignificant as well as heavy. In the first case, the healing process lasts about a week. If a ligament rupture occurs, the disease becomes serious. And to restore health you need more than one month.
The main symptoms of injury are:leg swelling at the site of injury, the skin acquires a blue tint, the foot can be shifted in any direction, a person experiences severe pain, movement of the toes becomes difficult.
If it is difficult for the injured person to rest on the injured leg, this indicates serious damage to the ankle joint.
Treatment of torn ligaments
If you are injuredconsultation of a qualified specialist. In case of severe pain, immediately release your foot from the shoe, enclose it with packages containing ice, and hold it on a raised platform. If the injury is severe (ligament ligament), use a tap or a tight bandage. Keep them for two to three hours, no more, otherwise the tumor will squeeze the healthy ligaments, which will lead to impaired blood circulation. Make sure that your fingers are not cold, do not bring to the swelling and numbness. After removing the dressing make ice lotion every hour.
When you are diagnosed with a ligament rupture,On the same day, it is necessary to make an anti-inflammatory injection, the next day - replace the injections with similar tablets. But do not self-medicate. All appointments must make a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism. In most cases, along with anti-inflammatory therapy, we recommend exquisite massages, the use of ointments "Indovazin", "Lioton", "Troxevasin". They need to be mixed and rubbed into the swollen place, from which the color range of hematomas will gradually begin to take on a natural hue.
Don't forget about the x-ray.It will help you determine the complexity of the injury. If blueing and swelling are not observed, in any case, check the condition of the ligament apparatus for microtraumas, which can later develop into a disease such as arthrosis.
Recovery activities
Having suffered a rupture of the ligament, as well as accepting the prescribed treatment, your ankle needs rehabilitation therapy.
The cycle of exercises possible at home:
1. Movement in space by squeezing and unclenching the finger joints in the legs.
2. Become on your toes, and then fall on your heels. This exercise is recommended to do at a slow pace.
3. Pull the leg to itself, after hanging the weight on it.
Gradually move to slow running, jumping, game exercises.
