Welcome to CHOO LED SIN CLINIC, your premier choice for Acupuncture, Auriculortherapy, Energy Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Manipulative Therapy, Qigong and other Natural Healing Modalities.

1. Introduction

A sprained ankle, also known as an ankle sprain, twisted ankle, rolled ankle, ankle injury or ankle ligament injury, is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle is torn or partially torn. The anterior talofibular ligament is one of the most commonly involved ligaments. Sprains to the lateral aspect of the ankle account for 85% of ankle sprains.

 

2. Classification

Ankle sprains are classified as grade 1, 2, and 3.

 A 3rd degree ankle sprain.

3. Diagnosis

It is important to either rule out a fracture clinically or radiologically.
A sudden movement or twist often when the foot rolls in can overstretch the supporting ligaments, causing ligament tears and bleeding around the joint. This is known as a sprain. This is a common injury, it always occurs in activities that require running, jumping and change of direction (such as basketball and netball). Some people are particularly prone to recurring ankle sprains.

4. Treatment

4.1 TCM measures

4.1.1 Acupuncture

One of the effective treatment for ankle sprain is acupuncture. For severe internal bleeding (severe swelling and bruise), TCM acupuncture on the collateral vessel blood letting technique (Chinese: 刺络放血) shall come first.

4.1.2 Bioresonance Therapy

Bioresonance therapy work well for ankle sprain injury combine with acupuncture therapy, it will improve the condition and reduce the healing time. CHOO LED SIN CLINIC is the first TCM clinic in Singapore to apply Bioresonance therapy with Acupuncture therapy together to treat ankle sprain.

4.1.3 Manipulative Therapy

For acute ankle sprain (within 24-48 hours), manipulative therapy (massage) is not recommend. Manipulative therapy work well for the post-acute period and recovery period. Manipulative therapy can improve range of movement. Our physician was trained in this professional field with over 20 years of clinical experience.

4.1.4 Herbal Therapy

Herbal therapy work well for ankle sprain when combine with TCM therapy (Acupuncture, Bioresonance Therapy, Manipulative Therapy, Qigong Therapy). The main objective of herbal therapy is to activating blood and resolving stasis (Chinese: 活血化瘀). Common herbal medicine for ankle sprain are: Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan (Chinese: 正骨紫金丹), Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Chinese: 血府逐瘀汤), Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang (Chinese: 身痛逐瘀汤). Speak to your physician on how herbal medicine can help you on ankle sprain.

4.1.5 Qigong Therapy

Qigong Therapy work well on ankle sprain during recovery period. The main objective of Qigong Therapy is to dredging channels and activating collaterals (Chinese: 通经活络) relaxing sinew and activating collaterals (宣痹通络). Discuss with your physician how Qigong Therapy help on your ankle injury recovery.

4.1.6 Immobilize

For most cases, acute ankle sprain should protect with ankle brace. CHOO LED SIN CLINIC supply full range of ankle brace for our patients.

Tapping techniques is also another choice for immobilize the ankle joint. Our physician is also a sportsman who was trained in this professional field and experience in the treatment of ankle sprain injury.

5. Conservative measures

Acutely rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) is often recommended.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purpose only, it does not intend to replace your physician advice. Please consult a certified practitioner if you suffer from ankle sprain.

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