Shockwave Therapy for Ankle Ligament Sprain

Having a sprained ankle can be extremely inconvenient. You’re in pain, unable to keep up with your daily activities, and exercise has become nearly impossible. 

If you’re in this position, it might be time to check out shockwave therapy for a sprained ankle. 

Not only is this an effective treatment, but it also has the potential to restore full mobility quicker than conventional treatments. 

Stop searching for how to treat a sprained ankle and try this therapy today. You won’t regret it. 

How Do You Know You Have a Sprained Ligament?

There is a good chance that you have a sprained ankle if you’ve recently fallen or sustained any impact on your ankle that is causing the following: 

• Pain 
• Swelling 
• Bruising 
• Inability to walk on that foot (e.g. limping)

You also will likely have heard a “pop” sound at the time of the injury. 

If you have numbness in the joint, can’t put any weight on the ankle for multiple days, or have pain directly over the bone of the injured joint, it might be time to see a doctor. 

Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment

For some, a sprained ankle will slowly improve with time, but for most, some type of rehabilitation is necessary for true healing. 

On the less severe end of the spectrum, applying ice, elevating the ankle, and taking ibuprofen for pain will be enough to heal. 

On the other hand, if you’ve gone multiple weeks with sustained pain, we suggest looking into something more extensive, like shockwave therapy to treat the ankle. 

How it Works

Shockwave therapy is one of the most advanced and effective methods for treating a sprained ankle. 

High-energy acoustic waves (e.g. shockwaves) deliver a mechanical force to the body’s tissues where the injury occurred, resulting in the damaged tissue receiving impulses of energy that stimulate stem cells. 

Stem cells are critical because they generate healthy cells to replace the injured ones. 

For severe sprains, as little as three treatments can affect a full recovery. 

The Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy has gained popularity primarily because of its effectiveness. As mentioned, even for the most severe sprains, relief can be found with as little as three treatments, with some people feeling relief immediately after their appointment. 

Patients also appreciate shockwave therapy because it is minimally invasive. You don’t need to undergo surgery or have experienced any pain to try this treatment. 

Shockwave therapy is one of those treatments where you have nothing to lose but everything to gain. Try it for yourself, and you’ll understand. 

What You Can Expect

As a sprained ankle treatment, this is your best shot of making a full recovery. 

As mentioned, most clients experience immediate pain relief after their treatment. You may also experience some soreness starting up again 2-4 hours after the treatment. Most patients describe this soreness as tolerable, and simply a part of the healing process. 

After three sessions, all soreness should be gone, and you should be able to return to your daily activities without any lingering pain from the sprain. 

Try Shockwave Therapy, Today 

At Delta Physiotherapy, we are excited to offer this treatment to our valued patients. With such a high success rate, we truly believe this treatment could be the key for some of you who might be struggling with lingering pain from old injuries. 

Whether you have an old or new injury, we invite you to try shockwave therapy. Contact us or give us a call at (905) 270-3086. Your sprained ankle will thank you.