The 3 biggest mistake runners make with ankle sprains

Ankle sprains are probably the most common musculoskeletal injury affecting runners. It is really easy to roll an ankle and find yourself limping, unable to run. You might have sprained your ankle tripping on a root or rock when you’re out running on a trail. Maybe you were wearing some fancy shoes going out to dinner and you stepped on a little reflector on a crosswalk, twisting your ankle. No matter how you injure the ankle, if your ankle is painful and swollen it is definitely going to interfere with your running. What are the three biggest mistakes runners make with ankle sprains? Well, that’s what we’re talking about today on the Doc On The Run Podcast.