Dr. Tom Walters, DPT, OCS on Instagram: "💥𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞💥 —— 📚The lateral ankle is primarily stabilized by three ligaments: the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL). 🔎Together, these structures resist excessive inversion and internal rotation of the talus, particularly during weight-bearing and rapid changes in direction. 🧠In an inversion ankle sprain, the ATFL is most commonly injured first due to its ori