Sudden Onset of Pain

Patients with a sprained foot often experience a sudden onset of pain during the causative activity. However, patients may also experience pain and stiffness after the provocative activity, particularly the next morning. Symptoms may be felt on the top, bottom or sides of the affected joint. Occasionally pain may be referred into the toes or ankle on the affected side.

Symptoms are generally exacerbated with activities that place pressure on the affected joint such as standing, walking or running (especially up or down hills, on uneven surfaces or with change of direction), kicking, jumping or standing on tip toes. It is also common for patients to experience pain on firmly touching the affected region. In more severe cases, bruising or swelling may be present and in some cases, the patient may walk with a limp.

Diagnosis of a sprained foot

A thorough subjective and objective examination from a physiotherapist is usually sufficient to diagnose a sprained foot and to determine the likely structures affected. Investigations such as an X-ray, MRI or CT scan may be required to confirm diagnosis and rule out other injuries (particularly fractures).

Source: physioadvisor

 
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