Checking the severity
We assess ligament tenderness, swelling, movement, strength and weight-bearing. Clinical screening identifies whether imaging or medical review is needed rather than assuming every sprain is minor.
Ankle sprain · Botley, Oxford
Ankle sprain physiotherapy in Oxford.
Whether your ankle has just rolled or keeps giving way, our Botley clinic provides a clear diagnosis and progressive rehabilitation. A chartered, HCPC-registered physiotherapist checks the injury, begins treatment and maps your return to walking, running or sport.
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Ankle sprain symptoms we treat
Acute sprain & swelling
Pain, bruising and swelling after rolling the ankle, including difficulty weight-bearing and uncertainty about whether it is safe to walk.
Recurring instability
Ankles that repeatedly give way, feel unreliable on uneven ground or have never fully recovered after an earlier sprain.
Return to sport
Loss of balance, strength, speed or confidence when running, jumping and changing direction after an ankle injury.
Understanding your condition
Preventing another sprain
Pain settling is only the first step. Calf strength, balance, hopping, landing and direction-change capacity must recover before return to sport to reduce the risk of re-injury.
From acute injury to confident movement
- 01
Assess
We grade the likely ligament injury, screen for fracture and establish what you can safely load now.
- 02
Restore
Manual therapy and progressive movement help recover ankle range, comfortable walking and calf strength.
- 03
Return
Balance, hopping, agility and sport-specific tests guide a safe return and reduce recurring instability.
Initial assessment £75 (45 min) · Assessment with diagnostic ultrasound scan £150 (60 min) · Follow-up treatment £60 (30 min).See full physiotherapy prices and our treatments in Oxford.
Relevant services
Common questions
- When should I see a physiotherapist after an ankle sprain?
- Early assessment is useful if swelling is marked, weight-bearing is difficult or the ankle feels unstable. We screen for signs that need an X-ray or medical review before starting rehabilitation.
- How long does an ankle sprain take to recover?
- A mild sprain may improve over two to four weeks; more significant ligament injuries often need six to twelve weeks. Your examination gives a clearer individual timescale.
- Why does my ankle keep giving way?
- Recurring instability can follow incomplete ligament healing, reduced balance, calf weakness or poor control during cutting and landing. Rehabilitation tests and retrains each of these.
- Do I need a GP referral?
- No. You can self-refer directly for assessment and treatment.
Book an ankle sprain physiotherapy assessment in Oxford
Our clinic is in Botley, a few minutes’ drive from central Oxford, with free parking and evening appointments. Book online or call 01865 317483.
14 Elms Parade, Botley, Oxford OX2 9LG