Anterior Ankle Impingement
Sub-4 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Clinic in Staffordshire, West Midlands
Anterior Ankle Impingement
Anterior Ankle Impingement is commonly caused by a bone spur on the anklebone (talus) or the shinbone (tibia). Repeated kicking and running actions can cause the anklebone to hit the bottom of the shinbone, which can lead to a lump of bone (or bone spur) developing.
The bone spur can then begin to impact on the soft tissue at the front of your ankle, causing inflammation and swelling. The condition is very common in athletes who repeatedly bend the ankle upward (dorsiflexion), such as footballers and rugby players. This could be the cause of you ankle pain and need to be assessed.
This is why it’s important you to get your assessed by a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.
Anterior Ankle Impingement
The bone spur can then begin to impact on the soft tissue at the front of your ankle, causing inflammation and swelling. The condition is very common in athletes who repeatedly bend the ankle upward (dorsiflexion), such as footballers and rugby players. This could be the cause of you ankle pain and need to be assessed.
This is why it’s important you to get your assessed by a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.
Anterior Ankle Impingement Signs & Symptoms
- pain and tenderness over anterior ankle joint
- pain on dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
- band of pain across anterior ankle when kicking a ball
- palpable bony lump on distal tibia or superior talus
Diagnosis
The best way to know if you are suffering from Anterior Ankle Impingement, is to Book a free assessment with Sub-4. This will help to look at the pain and check if it is Anterior Ankle Impingement and decide which is the best way for you to achieve a rapid recovery.
Anterior Ankle Impingement – Treatment & Cost
The purpose of a free assessment, is to discuss the issue you have and determine what (if anything) can be done to treat your Anterior Ankle Impingement. A Biomechanical Assessment level can be discussed depending on the level of pain or discomfort you are suffering.
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