As we all know, football is a "high-risk sport", and when it is played, players are prone to violent collisions and confrontations that lead to injuries, but this still can't stop everyone from loving it. So, if you love football, have you ever heard of the "football ankle", which is an injury that is easy to occur in football?
What is a "soccer ankle"?
"Soccer ankle", also known as "anterior ankle impingement syndrome", refers to the painful state caused by the soft tissues or bones around the ankle joint hitting and squeezing each other during exercise, and it will be accompanied by a series of symptoms such as limited movement. It is often called "soccer ankle" because it often occurs in football lovers, but it is actually not uncommon in gymnastics, basketball, skiing, dancing and other sports.
How to prevent "soccer ankle" when playing football?
Soccer ankle is a very common sports injury in football, so it is necessary to prevent it. In terms of prevention, daily exercise, preparation before exercise, attention during exercise, and timely treatment after injury are all important.
1. Increase the muscle strength around the ankle joint and improve stability through daily actions such as forefoot walking, one-foot jumping, and single-leg squat support.
2. Before exercising, do warm-up exercises such as ankle wrapping, forward and backward flexion, left and right flexion, and calf raising, so that the ankle joint is fully prepared and maintains good flexibility and stability.
3. Choose shoes and wear protective gear before exercising. When choosing shoes, it is necessary to pay attention to the anti-torsion ankle brace function to reduce the risk of accidental injury, and at the same time, if you have a habitual broken foot or a history of ankle injury, you should wear professional protective gear before playing football.
4. Pay attention to the intensity and time of exercise when exercising, and avoid fatigue exercise.
5. Once the symptoms of ankle discomfort appear during exercise, it is recommended to stop exercising in time and seek medical attention, early diagnosis and early diagnosis, which plays an important role in preventing ankle aggravation and sequelae.
Everyday sprains are based on the "rice" principle
For ordinary people, as long as they have had an ankle sprain, they may suffer an anterior ankle impact and cause "football ankle".。Therefore, after a normal sprain, it is recommended to do the following:
1. Rest, rest, stop exercising, and keep the affected area in a state of braking can relieve swelling and inflammation and reduce the risk of bleeding.
2. ICE, cold compress, there will be local swelling and pain in the early stage of sprain, and ice can be used within 48 hours to promote subcutaneous vasoconstriction and reduce swelling and pain.
3. Compression, compression, slightly more severe sprains need to be compressed and bandaged, which can reduce local swelling and prevent further bleeding.
4. Elevation, elevation, try to elevate the affected limb when resting, so that it is higher than the heart level, promote blood and lymphatic return, and play a role in assisting in reducing swelling.
It should be noted that many people do not understand the extent of their injuries after a sprain, and often continue to move after simply treating them, which can easily lead to new injuries and old injuries. In addition to football ankles, it can also cause problems such as habitual broken feet, which can cause scarred body tissues. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a medical professional after the injury has occurred for better results.
Article**: Foot Health and Footwear Research Center).