Ankle sprains are very common injuries which occur when the supporting ligaments of the ankle and foot are overstretched or torn. They are classified based on the direction of force that causes the injury, termed as inversion (rolling inward) and eversion (rolling outward) sprains. What Are Inversion Ankle Sprains? Inversion or lateral ankle sprains occur…
Sports taping began in the late 1970s with a Japanese chiropractor by the name of Kenzo Kase. Kase worked with many clients including sumo-wrestlers and was responsible for treating injuries and ailments of these competitors. To do so, Kase developed an adhesive flexible, latex-free and water-resistant material that aimed to mimic human skin. When this…
Have you always wondered whether to put an ice pack on your injury? Or if you should be resting? You may have been told to follow the R.I.C.E protocol for managing injuries such as ankle sprains, knee injuries, etc. For those who aren’t familiar with it, R.I.C.E stands for: Rest Ice Compression Elevation The ‘rest’…
