The most common type is the inversion ankle sprain, in which the ankle rolls over on the outside.
An ankle sprain
Allen Iverson has the most Ankle-Breakers in the NBA in basketball history.
You are right, it seems that the most common injury is ankle sprains, but along with the ankle, others include torn ACLs, pulled hamstrings, shin splints, or knee injuries.
Most likely ankle sprains.
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There are several bones in the Ankle. However, the one most commonly referred to as the "Ankle Bone" (the knob-like bone that protrudes out from where the ankle rotates) is called the Medial Malleolus.
Extension ofthe ankle, or more accurately plantarflexion is achieved by a comination of muscles in the posterior compartment of the leg. The Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Flexor Digitorum Longus and Tibialis Posterior all help to plantarflex.
For the swollen ankle, its most likely a sprain which can be remedied by icing it and using an ace bandage to wrap your ankle to take some stress of it. As for the muscle pain, which I assume you are referring to your calf muscle, it is most likely caused by the sharp pains in your ankle putting strain on it.
There is no specific symbolism behind someone wearing an anklet on the left or right ankle. Most people wear it on their right ankle because they are right handed. But in India, most of the women wear them on both of their ankles.
The most common way to treat ankle pain is with ice and a bandage wrap, but there are many more options. For more ways to treat ankle pain please visit http://www.ehow.com/way_5145266_home-remedies-ankle-pain.html.
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