UAN:204 Article type:--SymptomsYou must have experienced ankle sprains before – an awkward footplant, followed by a sickening pain as your ankle twists inward and the agony of any further movement.SignsFollowing the injury, rapid bruising

UAN: 217 Article type:--SymptomsAlthough any force from the outside may sprain the medial collateral, the usual cause in runners is a twisting of the knee while the foot is stuck in a pothole or if the foot has suddenly slipped on a greasy surface

, this tends to further damage the ligaments in the area and make you more susceptible to another twist. If the pain is intense or the joint is swollen, you shouldn’t try to restart your run at all. (More about ankle sprains.)You should… ideally get home