Injury & Accidents
Ankle Sprain
Ligament injury from rolling or twisting the ankle.
Sprains vary from mild to severe, involving stretching or tearing of the ligaments that stabilise the ankle. What often matters most is what happens in the weeks afterward — restoring movement, strength, and the sense of where the foot is in space.
Swelling and bruising can vary considerably even between similarly severe sprains, so the initial appearance alone doesn't always predict recovery time.
Why this matters
Poorly rehabilitated sprains are the most common route to a chronically unstable ankle that rolls easily again in the future.
Returning to activity before strength and balance are restored is one of the most common reasons people end up with recurring ankle problems.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Position sense from the ankle — the body's ability to know where the joint is without looking — is part of overall balance, and it is commonly reduced after a sprain, even once pain and swelling have resolved.
Retraining that position sense is part of a complete recovery, not an optional extra, particularly for anyone returning to sport or uneven terrain.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Some symptoms need medical evaluation first. If anything in your history or examination suggests that, we will say so and help point you in the right direction.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Joint Pain & Staying Active — Shoulders, hips, knees, ankles — extremity function matters as much as the spine.
- Achilles Tendinopathy — Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, usually load-related.
- Ankle Pain — Pain or restriction at the ankle, often after an old injury.
- Arthritis & Joint Stiffness — Age- and load-related joint change, and the stiffness that goes with it.
Think Foothills Chiropractic might be right for you?
Start Here walks you through what the process looks like, so you can decide whether taking the next step makes sense for you.