Ankle Sprains

An ankle sprain is an injury which occurs when the ankle rolls, twists or turns in an abnormal way. This may tear the ligaments that help hold the ankle structure together. Sprained ankles may present with swelling, bruising, tenderness, pain and the sensation of instability. 

Ankle sprains are common injuries that can occur for many reasons. Whether it be from playing sports or walking on uneven sidewalks. Anyone who does a lot of running, jumping and changing directions quickly may be at a large risk for experiencing ankle sprains. During the fall months, rain and wet leaves are present which make it extremely slippery. During the winter months, snow is present and causes slippery and icy sidewalks.

At Reddy Care, our physical therapists treat patients who have experienced ankle sprains by reducing their pain, regaining their strength, increasing motion, and improving their balance. The goal is to always return to normal activity levels and avoid reinjury. Based on how bad your sprain is, your therapist may provide you with the following:

• Manual therapy
• Heat therapy 
• Electrical stimulation
• Heat therapy 
• Laser treatment 
• Kinesiology taping 
• Exercise Prescription

Call us at Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy today so we can help you regain your strength and return to your normal everyday activities!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021

Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735

Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797

Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729

Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005

Tel. (718) 224-8480

In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

*Coming Soon* Bayside- Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360

Tel. (347) 391-5649

Sources:

https://www.reddycare.net/contents/how-we-treat/therapeutic-exercise

https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-ankle-sprain

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.