Sometimes ankle sprains don't recover fully without a little extra help. The joint seems to accomodate rather quickly to less strength and less motion caused by a sprain or other injury. A month goes by and it seems fine. But some people notice some lingering symptoms that just don't seem to go away.

It may depend on how soon the recital will take place. Most soft tissue injuries take six to eight weeks to fully heal. Dancing on it too soon (before full recovery) can result in reinjury or another ankle sprain.

And most dancers spend hours practicing in the final days before the performance. So, that pushes the time frame up sooner for returning to full activity.

Many physically active people sprain their ankles. But not very many are sent to physical therapy. Some of those injuries occur over and over. The result can be persistent pain, weakness, and joint instability.

In this study, researchers asked the following questions. Do grade I (mild) and grade II (moderate) ankle sprains recover naturally (on their own)? Is more than standard advice of protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (PRICE) needed?

I am a 28 year old pregnant woman who is faily athletic. I have never suffered any injuries to my ankles. Yesterday, I went on a shopping spree for about an hour for maternity clothes. Shortly after I returned home and was sitting for about an hour. During that time I started to feel some stiffness and soreness on the inside of my left ankle. After the hour, I got up to walk and my ankle was very sore. Moving it front to back isn't as bad, but side to side motion is very painful. I walk hesitantly with a limp and walking is very painful.

It’s not clear what is the best treatment for tendinopathy. That’s the conclusion of researchers reviewing all the published studies on the topic. Tendinopathy refers to a painful tendon condition caused by overuse. Although it feels like it, it’s not the same as tendonitis. There’s pain but no actual inflammation.

There is some concern that research doesn't support the use of epidural steroid injections (ESI) for spinal stenosis. Even more controversial is the use of opioid medications for pain from this condition.

More and more orthopedic surgeons are finding that treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis of the problem. In this review of superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) injuries of the shoulder, the accuracy of clinical tests is reported. The authors tell us which tests to use and what the test results mean.

Midfoot arthrosis can be the result of several problems so the treatment varies significantly from patient to patient. The causes include trauma, inflammatory arthropathy, and idiopathic arthritis. Because midfoot pain can severely limit a patient's lifestyle, treatment is often necessary whether it is surgical or nonsurgical.

I will have the syndesmotic screws removed from my ankle next week and I want to know what to expect. I am not being put to sleep and I want to know if it will be uncomfortable and how long will I be non-weight baring. My ankle is sore and very stiff and I want to know how long it will take to get all of my mobility back. I tore the ligaments in February and I have been in an aircast for 3 months now.

Ankle arthritis can be caused by trauma. A sprain that never completely heals properly can cause significant ankle instability and foot malalignment. Over time, this type of imbalance can lead to excessive joint wear and tear. Painful, debilitating post-traumatic arthritis may be the end result.