{"id":4413,"date":"2024-12-09T09:55:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isokineticmagazine.com\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:24:09","slug":"ankle-sprains-common-injuries-in-football-basketball-and-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isokineticmagazine.com\/en\/2024\/12\/ankle-sprains-common-injuries-in-football-basketball-and-tennis\/","title":{"rendered":"Ankle Sprains: Common Injuries in Football, Basketball, and Tennis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the seventh episode of Sky Sport Doctor<\/strong><\/a> aired. In this episode, Francesco Della Villa<\/strong><\/a>, Director of our Education and Research Department<\/strong><\/a>, discussed ankle sprains: frequent occurrences and one of the most common injuries for football, basketball, and tennis players at all levels. Based on the abnormal movement of the ankle, different types can be identified, which may lead to ligament injuries, cartilage damage, and even fractures. <\/p>\n\n

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Watch the episode<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Frequent injuries in athletes. Why? <\/h2>\n\n

The ankle is the first “pivot,” the primary joint that absorbs (along with the foot complex) the impact with the ground. For this reason, it is subjected to significant stress, especially during landings and sudden movements. <\/p>\n\n

It is a relatively stable joint, composed of the tibia and fibula (the bones of the leg), which articulate with the talus, one of the bones of the foot, forming a true “clamp”. The joint is stabilized by a series of ligaments, both laterally and medially (on the inside). The tibia and fibula are also connected by specific structures that help keep this clamp closed. <\/p>\n\n

Is an ankle sprain a simple injury?<\/h2>\n\n

No, an ankle sprain, often underestimated, is a complex injury that can have various consequences, including ligament damage, post-traumatic cartilage defects, and even bone fractures (known as malleolar fractures). Moreover, the effects are not only mechanical but also involve neuromuscular control, which can become impaired. <\/p>\n\n

Are ankle sprains always the same, or are there different types?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

These injuries occur very quickly, and depending on the type of abnormal movement, they can be classified into different types:<\/p>\n\n