š” In this episode of PT Pro Talk, physiotherapist Andrew Wynd dives deep into the rehabilitation process for ankle sprains - one of the most common yet often misunderstood injuries in sports and daily life.
Andrew breaks down the difference between lateral ankle sprains and syndesmosis (high ankle) injuries, explaining how the mechanism of injury directly influences treatment choices and recovery timelines.
š āIf you donāt know how to find the subtalar joint, how to assess it well, then how are you gonna know if itās got a normal range or not?" - Andrew Wynd
šš»AndrewāÆWynd is an APA-Titled Sports Physiotherapist and is the founder and director of Balwyn Sports & Physiotherapy Centre in Melbourne. He also is the CEO of Freestyle Feet, an innovative company that aims to solve foot/ankle issues through education and products. Andrew is globally recognised for his foot & ankle clinical work, holding a Post Graduate Masterās Degree in Sports Physiotherapy.Ā Andrew has been a casual academic teacher at La Trobe University and is passionate about ongoing clinician development and mentoring.
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š„ Learn how to spot the difference between ankle sprains and high ankle injuries
š¦¶ Key tips for assessment ā and when imaging is really needed
šŖ Rehab progressions that actually work (surgical & non-surgical)
ā” Common mistakes to avoid and how to prevent long-term instability
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