Ankle sprains: How they turn serious for players

Ankle injuries are common in football. Ankle sprains, in particular, are one to watch out for. Many are minor, lasting a couple of weeks. Some players suffer serious damage meaning a long recovery on the sidelines.

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PROBLEMATIC: Footballers are at a high risk of ankle injuries, including serious ankle sprains

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When you sprain your ankle this means that you have injured one of the ligaments.

There are three ligaments. The lateral ligament (outside of the ankle); the medial ligament (inside of the ankle); and the ligament running between the tibia and fibula.