What if my child sprains their ankle at a trampoline park? | J-CLINIC Physical therapy

Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.

Recently, we’ve been receiving many inquiries from parents whose child who got hurt while playing on the trampoline and needed treatment.

 

トランポリンで膝を曲げながら高く飛ぶ人
Trampolining is a popular sport for both adults and children.

 

Common trampoline injuries

Trampolining is fun—who doesn’t enjoy jumping high and floating in the air?

トランポリンパークで飛んでいる女の子
And continuous jumping uses all the muscles in your body and gives you an excellent aerobic workout.

But trampolining can also easily lead to injuries. If you haven’t mastered the basic jumping techniques, you can strain your ankles and knees. In this article, I’ll talk about common trampoline injuries, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.

Common injuries from trampolining include

  • Missing a landing and twisting your ankle

  • Landing on a spring frame and injuring your ankle or knee

  • Bumping into someone, falling over, and hurting your neck or back

  • Falling over from a mistimed jump and landing on and hurting your wrist

The most common trampoline injury: Sprains

The most common trampoline injury among patients who come to our clinic is sprains.

捻挫をしたときの関節、筋肉、骨の状況
Many of our clients tell us, “It’s just a sprain, so I thought it would heal if I put a compress on it.” But if you’ve twisted your ankle hard, the ankle ligaments may be torn or partially damaged. So it’s important to receive treatment as soon as possible.

 

理学療法士が患者様の足首をエコーで検査している
Musculoskeletal ultrasound exam and palpation: You will be examined with ultrasound and by touch (palpation) to identify your injured ligaments or tendons.

 

Treating sprains at J-CLINIC

J-CLINIC will treat your sprains with ultrasound/high-voltage therapy, manual therapy and taping, and give you rehab guidance.

Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy to relieve pain

捻挫した足首に電気治療をしている
We’ll relieve your pain with a combination of (1) high-voltage electricity to loosen tension in the superficial muscles and (2) ultrasound to relax the deeper muscles that can’t be reached by hand.

 

This combination therapy also repairs cells and is one of the most popular forms of care used by professional athletes.

 

Manual therapy and taping

We use massage to loosen muscle tension around the ankle. Taping then immobilizes the ankle, which will speed up the healing process.

 

Taping

捻挫をした人にしたテーピング治療
We especially recommend taping for children, as they tend to have a hard time staying off their feet.

 

Training and self-care guidance

After the pain subsides, we’ll show you exercises to do at home and self-care tips to prevent repeat injuries.

ふくらはぎの怪我のリハビリをしている人
Strengthening your shin and calf muscles to help prevent future sprains. Stand on your toes and then lower your heels. Repeat. If you put a Pilates ball between your knees while doing this exercise, you can strengthen your inner thigh muscles at the same time.

 

ふくはぎの怪我をした人がバンドを使ってリハビリをしている
Using a Thera-Band to stretch and strengthen your shin and calf muscles. Like the above exercise, this will help prevent future sprains.

 

マッサージボールでふくらはぎをケアする人
Using massage balls to soften the Achilles tendon. Greater flexibility in your Achilles tendons will increase your ankle’s range of motion and make it harder to sprain your foot.

 

How to avoid injury on the trampoline

Here are some things you can do to avoid injuries on the trampoline.

  • Warm up: Before jumping, stretch your lower body. Rotate your ankles and stretch your Achilles tendon.
  • Learn the correct posture and style for jumping. Keep your posture upright when jumping. Beginners should first learn to jump up straight, landing in the same spot that they took off.
  • Train the muscles of the lower body. Especially strengthen your shin and calf muscles to ensure a stable landing.
トランポリンで足をまっすぐにして真上に飛ぶ子供
Start by practicing to jump straight up.

 

First aid for sprains

If you suffer a sprain, icing is the first step in first aid. Icing will help you recover quickly.

And remember the basic first aid “RICE”.

 

If you are at a trampoline park, it might be a good idea to take a lesson with an instructor the first time. Learn how to jump correctly and enjoy trampolining without getting hurt!

 

If you suffer from sprains or other foot injuries in Bangkok, get in touch with us by phone, Contact form or Facebook.

 

 

📞For Booking

    Phrom Phong: 097-257-3577
    Thonglor: 084-424-1299
    Ekkamai: 097-245-7863

 

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What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

  • Physical therapylower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．
  • Acupuncture treatmentPMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.

 

Our branches in Sukhumvit road

  • Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
    J-CLINIC Phrom Phong Branch
    From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

  • Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
    J-CLINIC Thonglor Branch
    Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
    If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
    If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

     

  • Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
    J-CLINIC Ekkamai Branch
    Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
    If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.

 

Sprained playing soccer! Ligament damage

Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.

Today, I’m going to talk about N, an 11-year-old boy who sprained his ankle playing soccer.

Ankle sprains are scarier than you think

Many people who’ve sprained their ankles say they thought they could just put a poultice on it and it would heal. But if the ankle has been twisted hard, the ankle ligaments may be torn or partially damaged.

A picture of sprain
Torn or damaged ligaments need to be treated early. Without treatment, the ankle joint may not return to its healthy state and remain unstable.

 

 

N sprained his foot while landing from a jumping header

When jumping to head the ball during a practice soccer game, N collided with an opponent. He lost his balance and landed hard on a twisted left foot.

N’s symptoms

  • Severe pain in the ankle
  • Severe swelling
  • Bruising due to internal bleeding
  • Swelling of the inner and outer the ankle
  • Difficulty going up and down the stairs
  • Unable to put weight on the left leg because of the pain

 

J-CLINIC’s diagnosis

N injured the anterior talofibular ligament from twisting his foot strongly inward when landing from a jump.

Treatment to relieve pain and repair tissue

N wanted to participate in a soccer tournament in one month’s time, so we aimed for an early recovery with treatment based on electrotherapy.

 

1．Microcurrent therapy to repair the tissue (weak-current therapy)

The electric current flowing through the human body is called the “biological current.” Microcurrent therapy uses a weak electric current similar to the biological current and is effective in repairing tissues and enabling early recovery from injuries and pain. It’s commonly used in the sports world.

 

2．Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy to relieve pain

Pain is effectively relieved through combined use of (1) high-voltage electricity to loosen tension in the superficial muscles and (2) ultrasound to relax the deeper muscles that can’t be reached by hand. The combination therapy also repairs cells and is one of the most popular forms of care used by professional athletes.

捻挫した足首に電気治療をしている
Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy

 

In addition to electrotherapy, we used massage to loosen the tension in N’s muscles around the ankle. We also immobilized his ankle with taping and support.

 

N competed in the soccer tournament while undergoing treatment

N came to the clinic every day for the first four days, and by the fourth day, he recovered enough to be able to walk normally.
After the pain eased, N underwent rehab to increase his range of motion in the joints that had stiffened from been immobilized. He also did strength training targeting those muscles weakened by the injury.

 

Two weeks later, he was jogging and a month later, N was able to participate in the soccer tournament as he had hoped.

Causes of N’s left ankle sprain

Some root issues made N’s injury more likely:

  • Insufficient core muscle strength
  • Insufficient strength in the quadriceps muscle (especially of the left leg, N being righthanded)
  • Inflexibility in the leg muscle groups

 

In the later stages of treatment, we taught N exercises and stretches to strengthen those muscles and improve his flexibility to prevent a recurrence. We also adjusted the balance of his body.

 

Ankle sprains: Common among athletes

In sports such as basketball, soccer, and gymnastics, ankle injuries are said to be the second most common injury after knee injuries.

 

 

If you take sprains lightly and don’t get proper treatment and rehabilitation, you may be left with pain or ankle instability. Ankle pain may also strain other parts of your body, which may then show up as knee, hip, or back pain. These will keep you from performing at your best.

 

RICE procedure, then treatment

Initial treatment of a sprain is very important.

A illustration of the RICE procedure
The RICE procedure is a good first-aid treatment for sprains.

 

The longer it takes to get proper treatment, the slower the sprain will heal and the longer the treatment will take. So do see a medical professional as soon as possible!

 

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Sprained playing soccer! Ligament damage | J-CLINIC Physical therapy

Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.

 

Today, I’m going to talk about N, an 11-year-old boy who sprained his ankle playing soccer.

 

Ankle sprains are scarier than you think

Many people who’ve sprained their ankles say they thought they could just put a poultice on it and it would heal. But if the ankle has been twisted hard, the ankle ligaments may be torn or partially damaged.

A picture of sprain
Torn or damaged ligaments need to be treated early. Without treatment, the ankle joint may not return to its healthy state and remain unstable.

 

N sprained his foot while landing from a jumping header

When jumping to head the ball during a practice soccer game, N collided with an opponent.

Two soccer players jumping high to head the ball, with the ball above their heads
He lost his balance and landed hard on a twisted left foot.

 

N’s symptoms

  • Severe pain in the ankle

  • Severe swelling

  • Bruising due to internal bleeding

  • Swelling of the inner and outer the ankle

  • Difficulty going up and down the stairs

  • Unable to put weight on the left leg because of the pain

 

J-CLINIC’s diagnosis

N injured the anterior talofibular ligament from twisting his foot strongly inward when landing from a jump.

anterior talofibular ligament
anterior talofibular ligament

 

Treatment to relieve pain and repair tissue

N wanted to participate in a soccer tournament in one month’s time, so we aimed for an early recovery with treatment based on electrotherapy.

Microcurrent therapy, Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy

 

1．Microcurrent therapy to repair the tissue (weak-current therapy)

The electric current flowing through the human body is called the “biological current.” Microcurrent therapy uses a weak electric current similar to the biological current and is effective in repairing tissues and enabling early recovery from injuries and pain. It’s commonly used in the sports world.

 

2．Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy to relieve pain

Pain is effectively relieved through combined use of (1) high-voltage electricity to loosen tension in the superficial muscles and (2) ultrasound to relax the deeper muscles that can’t be reached by hand. The combination therapy also repairs cells and is one of the most popular forms of care used by professional athletes.

捻挫した足首に電気治療をしている
Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy

 

taping
Taping

 

In addition to electrotherapy, we used massage to loosen the tension in N’s muscles around the ankle. We also immobilized his ankle with taping and support.

 

N competed in the soccer tournament while undergoing treatment

N came to the clinic every day for the first four days, and by the fourth day, he recovered enough to be able to walk normally.
After the pain eased, N underwent rehab to increase his range of motion in the joints that had stiffened from been immobilized. He also did strength training targeting those muscles weakened by the injury.

Two weeks later, he was jogging and a month later, N was able to participate in the soccer tournament as he had hoped.

 

Causes of N’s left ankle sprain

Some root issues made N’s injury more likely:

  • Insufficient core muscle strength
  • Insufficient strength in the quadriceps muscle (especially of the left leg, N being righthanded)
  • Inflexibility in the leg muscle groups

 

In the later stages of treatment, we taught N exercises and stretches to strengthen those muscles and improve his flexibility to prevent a recurrence. We also adjusted the balance of his body.

 

Ankle sprains: Common among athletes

In sports such as basketball, soccer, and gymnastics, ankle injuries are said to be the second most common injury after knee injuries.

 

ankle injuries
Ankle injuries

 

If you take sprains lightly and don’t get proper treatment and rehabilitation, you may be left with pain or ankle instability. Ankle pain may also strain other parts of your body, which may then show up as knee, hip, or back pain. These will keep you from performing at your best.

 

RICE procedure, then treatment

Initial treatment of a sprain is very important.

A illustration of the RICE procedure
The RICE procedure is a good first-aid treatment for sprains.

 

The longer it takes to get proper treatment, the slower the sprain will heal and the longer the treatment will take. So do see a medical professional as soon as possible!

 

 

If you suffer from sprains or other foot injuries in Bangkok, get in touch with us by phone, Contact form or Facebook.

 

📞For Booking

  • Phrom Phong: 097-257-3577

  • Thonglor: 084-424-1299

  • Ekkamai: 097-245-7863

 

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What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

  • Physical therapylower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．
  • Acupuncture treatmentPMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.

 

Our branches in Sukhumvit road

  • Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
    J-CLINIC Phrom Phong Branch
    From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

  • Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
    J-CLINIC Thonglor Branch
    Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
    If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
    If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

     

  • Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
    J-CLINIC Ekkamai Branch
    Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
    If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.

 

Does your child have good posture? | J-CLINIC Physical therapy

Hi, this is Kik from the J-CLINIC Thonglor branch in Bangkok. Today, I will talk about a child’s posture.

 

Your child’s posture can affect their growth and learning. Good posture allows deep breathing, boosts concentration, and calms the mind.

Child sitting at desk
.

Does your child have good posture?

悪い姿勢と良い姿勢のイラスト
 We want our children to learn correct posture before they enter adolescence and while their spine is still elastic.

 

Three keys to good posture

1. Spine elasticity

2. Be aware of your posture

3. Strengthen core muscles

 

But we know simply nagging them to “stop slouching!” isn’t effective. At J-CLINIC, our professional staff can advise you.

 

Any questions or want to reserve a spot? Call us or get in touch via Line, Facebook or Contact Form.

 

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Treatments for shoulder pains

 

Past cases

 

What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

  • Physical therapylower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．
  • Acupuncture treatmentPMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.

 

Our branches in Sukhumvit road

  • Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
    J-CLINIC Phrom Phong Branch
    From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

  • Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
    J-CLINIC Thonglor Branch
    Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
    If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
    If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

     

  • Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
    J-CLINIC Ekkamai Branch
    Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
    If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.