FORGE Injury & Performance - Sports Rehab Manchester

Goal: Back on the Rugby Pitch 🏉📈

Great having @oli__morgan6 , hooker for @vikingsrl down at Forge following a nasty lateral ankle sprain sustained in the final game of the season! 🏉

Despite initially managing the injury himself, Oli was still experiencing swelling, reduced ankle mobility and difficulty with sprinting and acceleration.

On Assessment 🔍

Following a thorough injury assessment and objective testing, our findings were consistent with a significant lateral ankle sprain involving the ATFL and CFL ligaments.

We identified several key issues:

❌ Persistent lateral ankle swelling
❌ Restricted ankle mobility, particularly inversion
❌ Reduced ankle inversion strength (16% deficit)
❌ Increased ligamentous laxity on anterior drawer testing
❌ Reduced single-leg stability and confidence

With this being Oli’s third sprain to the same ankle, restoring strength, stability and reducing the risk of reinjury are major priorities.

The Rehab Plan 📈

We’ve started hands-on treatment and progressive rehabilitation focusing on restoring mobility, improving ankle strength and rebuilding dynamic stability.

With preseason approaching, the aim is to get Oli back sprinting, changing direction and performing confidently on the rugby pitch! 💪

Looking forward to reassessing his progress at his next session!

📍 Forge Injury & Performance — Chadderton, Oldham

Struggling with a recurring ankle injury? Drop us a message and let’s get you back to your sport! 🔥

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