So you were playing basketball and landed on the outside of your foot when coming down from a jump. Or you are a soccer player and “stepped wrong” during a game. Your ankle is swollen and you think it’s sprained. What exactly is going on? Ankle sprains are common! Studies have shown that lateral ankle sprains account for up to 28% of sport related injuries!1 There are three main ligaments on the outside of the ankle that can be affected. As pictured, the first may be the post