Ankle Sprain: This is one of the most common injuries due to the quick changes ... A bad landing or sudden movement can stretch or tear the ankle ligaments. Causes: Sudden twists, incorrect ...

“By definition, a sprain is an injury to a ligament, and a strain is an injury to a muscle,” says Mark Riederer, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist at University of Utah Health. “That’s really ...

Grade 1 injuries just overstretch the ligament, with no actual tear – grade 2 ... This overuse injury is the most common cause of posterior ankle pain,' says Marconato. As well as pain, swelling and ...