Using Laser Therapy For Ankle Sprain

By Carolyn Russell


Nobody likes to be injured to the point where taking a simple step causes extreme pain. One of the most common injuries found around the world is also known as a sports injury. This injury is often caused by quickly twisting the joint of the ankle. Individuals who are in severe pain may consider laser therapy for ankle sprain as an option.

Sometimes the pain feels like it is resonating on the outside of the injured area, but it is really originating from the joint. Mild cases sometimes don't even show bruising or swelling, but minor pain due to ligaments being compressed. Symptoms often vary from being mild to severer. Individuals whose case may be mild can continue to function the rest of their lives, whereas those with major injuries might have to be hospitalized.

Sprains of this nature are often put on a grading system. Those that suffer mild pain when walking or taking small steps can function pretty much. Tearing of the ligament often results in mild swelling. This is categorized as grade 1.

When a person has a grade 3 injury, they are in very severe pain. When athletes experience this type of pain, they are not able to participate in any sport. This is usually accompanied by stiffness, swelling, and possibly bruising. There has been some form of moderate tearing and there is no stability in the joint itself. Severe pain is often felt due to a complete rupture that has occurred within the ligament. The pain is sometimes extreme.

Not only does damage occur in the ligament, it also occurs in the cartilage, joint capsule, tendons, and other surrounding tissues. A complete rupture of ligaments within a sprain can cause dislocation as well as a fracture within the bone.

There becomes an onset of fractures when ligaments pull away oftentimes carrying a piece of bone with them. This injury generally goes unrecognized until the question comes about to why an individual is not healing as fast as they should be. Osteochondral lesions can occur as well through the tearing of the lining of the talus bone.

Swelling is reduced when laser therapy is used because of the increase of the lymphatic flow. Blood flow is also increased which aids in nutrients being sent to different areas of tissue to speed repair. It is also helpful because it removes damaged tissue.

The body's natural process of healing itself also speeds up. This means that a person can move to rehabilitation possibly sooner than expected. Very mild sprains have been known to see improvement after 3 to 5 visits. Pain reduction also occurs due to the formation of prostagladin.

Great athletes all over the world are very familiar with using laser therapy as a process of healing for ankle sprains. They know that each day brings them closer to getting back on track. All hope is not lost because they know they are about to be on the move.




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