Which of the following is the most typical cause of ankle sprain?

A. forced inversion of the ankle during landing while the foot is plantar flexed
B. forced eversion of the ankle during landing while the foot is dorsiflexed
C. both A and B
D. none of the above


A. forced inversion of the ankle during landing while the foot is plantar flexed

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