Ankle Sprains and Hypermobility: Why It’s Not “Just” an Ankle Sprain With Charlie the Physiocoach

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of ankle sprains in hypermobile individuals and offers insights on rehabilitation and assessment.

Is it really “just” an ankle sprain? WE’RE BACK (again!) and this episode, I’m joined by physiotherapist and clinic founder Charlie Goodchild @physio.coach.london to talk about ankle sprains and hypermobility, and why these injuries are often more complex than they seem. For people who are hypermobile, (including those with hEDS or HSD) ankle sprains can be more frequent, slower to recover, and sometimes part of a bigger picture involving joint instability, proprioception challenges, and recurrent injury. We explore why standard advice does not always work for hypermobile bodies and what a more informed approach to rehab can look like. Charlie shares practical insights on ankle instability, strength training, rehab progressions, and how to stop the cycle of repeated sprains. We also discuss how to know when an ankle injury needs deeper assessment rather than being dismissed as “just a sprain.” In this episode, we cover: * Why ankle sprains are common in hypermobility • The link between hypermobility and chronic ankle instability • Why getting a boot might save you a lot of future ankle-related grief • Charlie’s personal journey navigating ankle sprains and eventually ankle…

People in this episode

Host: Alexandra Orfanides

Guest: Charlie Goodchild

Topics covered

• ankle sprains
• hypermobility
• joint instability
• rehab
• proprioception
• injury assessment

Keywords

• ankle sprain
• hypermobility
• chronic ankle instability
• rehab progressions
• strength training
• joint instability
• proprioception

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: physio.coach.london

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