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Get your ankle strong, steady and back on the field

You rolled your ankle, it swelled up fast, and now every step on uneven ground feels risky. Most ankle sprains respond well to guided rehabilitation, and the sooner you start, the better.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments that hold your ankle bones together are stretched or torn, usually when your foot rolls inwards. You get pain, swelling and bruising, and the ankle often feels unstable for weeks afterwards.

Rest alone is rarely enough. Ligaments heal, but the balance and strength systems around the joint need retraining, which is why so many people sprain the same ankle again.

Who does it affect?

anyone who runs, jumps, changes direction or walks on uneven ground

How common is it?

one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries seen in Australia

What is the recovery like?

varies with the grade of sprain and your goals, from a few weeks to several months

Who should I see for treatment?

your physiotherapist, with your podiatrist where footwear or foot structure is involved

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted

What is a sprained ankle?

A sprain is damage to a ligament, the tough band of tissue that connects one bone to another. In the ankle, it usually happens when your foot turns under you faster than your muscles can react, overstretching the ligaments on the outside of the joint.

The tissue tears to some degree, bleeds, and swells. Swelling and pain settle over the following weeks, but the nerve endings inside the ligament that tell your brain where your foot is in space stay affected for longer. That is why the ankle can feel unreliable long after the bruising has gone.

Things that make a sprain more likely include:

A previous ankle sprain, especially one that was never rehabilitated
Sports with cutting, landing and contact, such as netball, football and basketball
Reduced ankle and calf strength, or poor single-leg balance
Worn, unsupportive or ill-fitting footwear
Walking or running on uneven surfaces, trails or sloped ground

If your injury involved muscle or tendon rather than ligament, we treat that too. Soft tissue injuries [CONFIRM: link when live]

Symptoms of Sprained ankle

Pain around the ankle that came on immediately after the injury

Swelling that develops within a few hours

Bruising across the ankle, and often down into the foot

Difficulty putting weight through the leg, or a limp

Tenderness when you press over the ligaments

A feeling that the ankle gives way, twists or cannot be trusted

Your plan comes out of your assessment: which ligaments are involved, how much they are loaded, and what you need to get back to.

Protection and early loading

short-term strapping, bracing or crutches where needed, then graded weight bearing, because controlled load helps ligaments heal in a stronger alignment

Swelling and pain management

compression, elevation and hands-on techniques to reduce swelling so you can move the joint sooner

Joint mobilisation

manual therapy to restore ankle bend, which you need for stairs, squatting and running

Strength work

loading the calf, peroneal and hip muscles that control the ankle when you land or change direction

Balance and proprioception retraining

single-leg and reactive drills that retrain the nerve signals from the ligament, reducing the chance of rolling it again

Return to sport progression

staged running, hopping, cutting and landing work until your ankle handles the demands of your sport

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

How the injury happened, where it hurts, what you have tried, and what you need to get back to.

A full assessment

Your physiotherapist checks the ligaments, joint movement, strength and balance, and screens for a fracture or a high ankle sprain.

A clear plan

You leave knowing what the injury is, what to do at home, and what the next few weeks look like.

Review and adjust

We reassess as your ankle improves and progress the load so you are not stuck doing the same exercises.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

Your ankle is still painful or swollen more than a week after the injury
You cannot walk normally, run, or return to training
Rest, ice and strapping have not made a real difference
You are not sure how bad it is, or you have sprained this ankle before

Looking after your lower back at home

These strategies suit most people with recent, uncomplicated back pain, and work alongside treatment rather than replacing it.

A previous ankle sprain, especially one that was never rehabilitated
Sports with cutting, landing and contact, such as netball, football and basketball
Reduced ankle and calf strength, or poor single-leg balance
Worn, unsupportive or ill-fitting footwear
Walking or running on uneven surfaces, trails or sloped ground

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

All Services

Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

Learn more

Made by us. Stocked by us. Worn by you

Great care is not just what happens in your appointment. It is what supports you in the thousands of steps you take between visits. Our footwear store and orthotics lab are both part of the OnePointHealth team, designed to keep your treatment working long after you have walked out the door.

Shoes our podiatrists wear and recommend

Footwear shapes how you move, how you recover and how comfortable you feel at the end of the day. Our podiatry team chooses the range stocked at our footwear store, which means the shoes on the shelf are the ones we genuinely recommend to our patients.

Selected and reviewed by our podiatry team
Fitted in person with biomechanical advice on hand
Refreshed each season to reflect what is working for our patients

Custom orthotics, made by our own team

Every pair of orthotics we prescribe is designed by your podiatrist and made by our own manufacturing team. That means shorter turnaround times, a clearer point of contact, and a podiatrist who can adjust your orthotics directly if anything needs refining over time.

Designed by your podiatrist, made by our manufacturing team
Used to support recovery from heel pain, sports injuries, gait concerns and foot complications related to diabetes
Reviewed and adjusted by the same practitioner as your needs change

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to get your ankle back to full strength?

Book an assessment and start a rehabilitation plan built around your ankle and your goals.

Frequently asked questions

What does a podiatrist do?

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