Common concern
Ankle pain: rehabilitation in Astana
Rolled your ankle, sore Achilles tendon or a joint that feels unstable? Here are the common causes and when it is time to book a visit.
What it is
The ankle joint connects the lower leg and the foot and takes your body weight with every step. The most common injury is a rolled ankle with sprained ligaments; overuse pain also happens — in runners, dancers and team-sport players.
After a sprain the ligaments are often not fully rehabilitated, and the ankle rolls again. A doctor will name the exact cause of the pain and outline a recovery plan after an examination.
Common causes
This is not a diagnosis: a doctor will name the exact cause after an examination.
- Sprained or torn ligaments after rolling the ankle
- Repeated sprains and a feeling that the joint is unstable
- Overload of the Achilles tendon and other tendons around the joint
- Consequences of fractures and surgery around the ankle
- Recovery after an Achilles tendon rupture and repair
When to book a visit
- Swelling and pain last longer than a week or two after a sprain
- The ankle keeps rolling and the joint feels unreliable
- Your Achilles tendon hurts — in the morning or at the start of a run
- You want to return to running or playing after an injury
- You are recovering from a fracture or surgery
When you need urgent care
Do not wait for an appointment — seek urgent care (103 or 112) if:
- After an injury you cannot take a few steps, or the joint is deformed
- During movement you felt as if something hit the back of your heel, and now it is hard to stand on your toes
- The foot goes numb, cold or changes colour
- Your calf suddenly swells and hurts — especially after a cast, surgery or a long flight
How we work
First consultation — 60 minutes: history, examination, stability and balance tests and a review of your scans, if you have any.
If tests are needed to make a decision, the doctor will tell you which ones and why.
Plan: restoring mobility, strength and balance, then running, jumping and changing direction if your sport needs them.
We check readiness to return with tests, not only by how it feels; the plan is adjusted to their results.
Who leads your care
Clinic specialists people see with this concern.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I wear a brace after a sprain?
- Sometimes it is needed for a while, sometimes not — it depends on how severe the injury is. The doctor will decide after examining you.
- Why does my ankle keep rolling?
- After a sprain, muscle weakness and poor balance often remain. At the visit a specialist will check this with tests and choose exercises.
- When can I return to running?
- Timing is individual. We go by strength, balance and jump tests, not only by the calendar.
- Do I need scans before the first visit?
- Not necessarily. If you already have scans or reports, bring them along. If a test is needed, the doctor will tell you which one and why.
Book your first consultation
60 minutes with a doctor: history and scan review, movement tests and a starting plan. All treatments included.
25 000 ₸ · 20 000 ₸ — within 6 weeks of an injury or surgery
Reference information that does not replace an examination. A doctor will name the exact cause of the pain after examining you.