Swelling:
Swelling will appear on the lateral aspect (outside part) of the ankle. The swelling may extend to the medial aspect (inside part) or around the achilles tendon, as swelling tends to go where there is least resistance in the tissues.

Pain:
The lateral part of the ankle will be very tender. There might be pain all around the ankle but generally the tenderest area will be the outside part.

Bruising:
There may be bruising around the ankle. This indicates that part of the ligament is torn. The more significant the bruising, the more significant the tear.

A physiotherapist can assess the level of damage to your ligaments and make your rehabilitation much quicker. Through the use of different techniques and modalities, physiotherapy goals will be to:

• Restore the range of motion
• Reduce swelling, reduce pain
• Restore balance and co-ordination
• Promote tissue healing
• Regain strength and flexibility