Ankle Pain

Your ankle joints allow for the up-and-down, and side-to-side movement of your foot. Numerous ligaments surround the bones in these joints, stabilising them and connecting the bones in your leg to the bones in your feet.

Every time you walk, your feet and ankles are taking on the weight of your entire body — so imagine how much extra pressure they're under when you run or jump! Running and jumping places extra force on your ankle joints, equalivant to several times your body weight - so it's no surprise that they are prone to injury.

Your ankle pain could be caused by an injury, like a stress fracture or ankle sprain, or a medical condition, like rheumatoid arthritis. It could feel like a sharp, shooting pain, or a dull ache, depending on your condition. 

We've highlighted the most common causes of ankle pain below. Click through for more information on each one and to find out how we would treat the condition, or if you want to talk with our team directly - get in touch with one of our Brisbane based podiatry clinics. 

Common causes of ankle pain

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