As you step out, you trip and land awkwardly. You think you’ve twisted your ankle. Or is a sprain? What’s the difference anyway?
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Flexibility is crucial for keeping your body in top shape.
Accidents happen and kids get injured. But how can you tell if it needs an icepack, a physio or a trip to the emergency department?
Currently the best evidence for reducing the chances of re-spraining your ankle sprain comes down to two main things.
Whether it’s a pulled muscle, sore ankle, or shin splints, here’s the best way to get back on track.
All physical activities carry some risk of injury. But before you retreat to the safety of the couch, it’s important to remember the benefits far outweigh the risks.
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Lecturer in Physical Education, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Physiotherapy, Edith Cowan University
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AIS Professor of Sports Medicine Research, University of Canberra
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Principal Lecturer in Sports Therapy, Coventry University
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Course Lead, Sheffield Hallam University
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Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis of Sport, Nottingham Trent University