9/23/2023 0 Comments Anterior talofibular ligament![]() Ligaments provide stability by preventing the amount of side to side movement. The joint’s stability comes from the structural arrangement of the bones and the surrounding ligaments. Two bones of the foot, the talus and calcaneus (heel bone) connect to form the subtalar joint which allows the foot to rock side to side (inversion/eversion). The joint also allows a small amount of rotation. The ankle joint is a hinge joint formed between the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg) and the talus (a bone of the foot), and allows the foot to bend upwards (dorsiflexion) and downwards (plantarflexion). ![]() Sports requiring jumping, turning and twisting movements such as basketball, volleyball, netball and football and explosive changes of direction such as soccer, tennis and hockey are particularly vulnerable to ankle sprains.įollowing an ankle sprain, the ankle joint may become unstable and take a long time to recover. A sprain is defined as a tearing of the ligaments that connect bone to bone and help stabilise the joint. Sprains to the ankle are one of the most common sporting injuries.
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