What does an ankle lock do?

The Ankle Lock is a very simple hold to apply. The applier wraps one arm around the base of the leg at the ankle. The arm that is wrapped around the ankle is used as an anchor. It keeps the foot of the person in the hold still, not allowing them to turn with the hold.

How painful is the ankle lock?

It’s designed to put pressure on your opponent’s ankle and is without a doubt the most painful hold there is. If applied properly, on a scale of one to 10, it’s about a nine-and-a-half. In all seriousness, it’s a really dangerous hold and you have to be careful when you apply it.

Why does the ankle lock hurt?

You may feel pain primarily at the lateral (outside) or medial (inside) point of the ankle joint. Severe locking or catching symptoms, where the ankle freezes up and will not bend, may indicate that there is a large osteochondral lesion or even a loose piece of cartilage or free bone within the joint.

What is an Achilles lock?

An Achilles lock (also called an Achilles hold or Achilles squeeze or Ashi-Hishigi in judo) is a compression lock that involves pressing the Achilles tendon into the back of the ankle or lower leg.

What can cause a sprain or fracture in the ankle?

Playing sports such as soccer or basketball — even just jumping off a moving swing at the playground — can cause an ankle sprain or fracture. And constant use of certain muscles can cause painful strains. So how do you tell the difference between a strain, sprain or a fracture?

How to treat an ankle injury at home?

First, treat the injury at home with the RICE method: R est — Stay off the injured ankle to prevent more damage. I ce — Apply a cold pack or ice bag (in a towel) for up to 20 minutes to reduce swelling and ease pain. Repeat four to eight times a day. C ompression — Wrap the ankle with an elastic bandage or compression wrap to help reduce swelling.

Is the ankle considered a separate joint from the foot?

Medical/Professional Relations. Since only the ankle joint, which consists of the juncture of the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) with the hindfoot (tarsal bones), but not the forefoot, is crucial to weight bearing, the ankle and foot are considered separately in evaluating weight bearing.

When to go to the doctor for an ankle injury?

If the pain is not severe, there is full range of ankle motion, normal strength, sensation and no mis-alignment, there is no reason to rush to a doctor, Dr. Davis says. First, treat the injury at home with the RICE method: Rest — Stay off the injured ankle to prevent more damage.

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