A SCHOOL NURSE GUIDE TO ANKLE SPRAINS

Sprains or strains, whether from the playground, PE class, or the bustling hallways, are one of the most frequently seen injuries in school health offices. The most commonly sprained or strained joint is the ankle and in high school athletics, one in six injuries is a sprained ankle. Mild sprains result from overstretching of a ligament while more severe sprains involve partial or even complete tearing of the ligament. Symptoms of a sprain can closely resemble those of a fracture, so thorough assessment, appropriate referral, and supportive treatment are essential to school nurse practice or anyone caring for kids in the school setting.

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