Jump.
Block.
Land.
Suddenly — your ankle rolls.
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in volleyball — especially during blocking and landing near the net.
Many players recover… only to sprain the same ankle again weeks or months later.
Why does this keep happening?
Because most ankle sprains are never fully rehabilitated.
Let’s break it down. π
An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments supporting the ankle are overstretched or torn — usually when the foot rolls inward (inversion injury).
Common symptoms include:
βοΈ Swelling
βοΈ Bruising
βοΈ Pain on weight-bearing
βοΈ Instability
βοΈ Reduced balance
In volleyball, this often occurs when:
Landing on another player’s foot
Landing awkwardly after a spike
Changing direction quickly
Here’s what most players don’t realise:
Once you sprain your ankle, your risk of re-injury increases significantly.
Why?
After injury, small stabilising muscles around the ankle weaken.
Without strengthening, the joint becomes unstable.
An ankle sprain damages not just ligaments — but also the body’s position sensors.
If balance training isn’t done, your reaction time slows.
Swelling may go down.
Pain may reduce.
But the ligaments may not be fully healed.
Ankle tape and braces can support temporarily —
but they don’t rebuild strength or coordination.
π Protection without rehabilitation leads to recurrence.
β οΈ Feeling unstable during landing
β οΈ Fear of jumping near other players
β οΈ Ankle stiffness
β οΈ Swelling after activity
β οΈ Repeated “minor” rolls
If these persist, the ankle isn’t fully rehabbed.
At Benphysio, we don’t just treat the sprain — we restore performance.
Guided return-to-sport progression.
Critical stabilisers on the outside of the ankle.
Single-leg drills.
Reaction drills.
Landing control work.
Improves force absorption and reduces awkward landings.
Restores ankle joint mobility and reduces stiffness.
If you’re a volleyball player in KL, Bangsar, Puchong, Ampang, Cheras, or Kota Damansara, early physiotherapy reduces recurrence risk significantly.
The earlier you rehabilitate properly, the stronger your return.
Grade 1 sprain: 2–4 weeks
Grade 2 sprain: 4–8 weeks
Grade 3 sprain: 8–12+ weeks
Full return depends on:
Strength restoration
Balance recovery
Jump control
Confidence
π Pain-free walking does not mean sport-ready.
1. Can I continue playing with a mild sprain?
Only after proper assessment. Playing too soon increases recurrence risk.
2. Is taping enough?
No. It supports temporarily but does not rebuild function.
3. Why does my ankle feel weak months later?
Likely incomplete rehabilitation.
4. Should I ice my ankle?
Ice may reduce swelling early, but rehab is essential.
5. Do I need an X-ray?
Only if fracture is suspected. Most sprains don’t require imaging.
6. Can ankle sprains cause long-term problems?
Yes — chronic instability if untreated.
7. When should I see a physiotherapist?
Immediately after injury for best outcomes.
Ankle sprains are common in volleyball —
but recurring sprains are preventable.
Physiotherapy helps:
β¨ Restore stability
β¨ Improve balance
β¨ Correct landing technique
β¨ Reduce re-injury risk
Because in volleyball, confidence in landing matters just as much as jumping high.
Train smart. Land strong. Stay on court.
Relieve Muscle Pain. Enhance Recovery. Boost Performance
Available at: Oval Damansara, Bangsar, KL Ampang, Cheras, Puchong, Kepong, Puncak Alam,
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