Press the part of the ankle that hurts, or pick it from the list. Each area has its own page.
See a GP or physio first if you have any of these
- Cannot bear weight or walk more than a few steps
- Ankle looks misshapen or sits at an odd angle
- Sudden pop at back of heel, then trouble on tiptoe
- Large amount of swelling or bruising, or getting worse
- Toes that look blue or white, or feel numb
- Hot, red, swollen joint, especially with a high temperature
- Pain, swelling or stiffness not getting better with self-care
- Heard a crack at the time of the injury
On the front of the ankle
On the back of the ankle
General information, not a diagnosis. The text has not yet been reviewed by a physiotherapist.