Ankle sprains need to be rehabilitated properly to prevent reinjury or a chronic problem from developing. Loosen the wrap if your toes start to turn blue or feel cold. Ankle sprains comprise 12% ofall injuries seen in emer ency rooms and 15% of all sports injuries. Bone tenderness along the distal 6 cm of the posterior edge of the fibula or tip of the lateral malleolus 3. Google scholar thacker s b, stroup d f, branche c m, gilchrist j, goodman r a, weitman e a. Clinicians should recognize the increased risk of acute lateral ankle sprain in individuals who 1 have a history of a previous ankle sprain, 2 do not use an external support, 3 do not properly warm up with static stretching and dynamic move. Rehabilitation of lateral ankle sprains in sports intechopen. In a 6year study period, 2429 las were reported among 25 ncaa sports. This occurs typically when the foot is in a position.
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in athletes. The most commonly involved ligament is the anterior talofibular ligament atfl, followed by the calcaneofibular cfl and posterior talofibular ligament ptfl. Bone tenderness at the base of the fifth metatarsal andor navicular. Ankle sprain rehabilitation guideline general guidelines. Recent injury surveillance data from the national collegiate athletic association ncaa show lateral ankle sprains las to be the most common type of ankle sprain. E elevation wrap an elastic bandage from the toes to mid calf, using even pressure. The common mechanism of injury is inversion with excessive ankle supination in forced plantarflexion when the ankle joint is. Here are some things to consider when rehabilitating your ankle.
On the lateral portion of the ankle there are three ligaments which. Ankle stability and movement coordination impairments. Rehabilitation of the ankle after acute sprain or chronic. Ankle sprain rehabilitation orofino physical therapy. Most ankle sprains involve the ligaments on the lateral outside aspect of the ankle. When the time is right, i have every individual that has experienced a lateral ankle sprain perform these exercises. Elevate the ankle above heart level until swelling subsides. An ankle sprain occurs when a ligament connecting the ankle bones is stretched or torn. Rehabilitation after ankle sprain brett sanders, md center for sports medicine and orthopaedic 2415 mccallie ave. The most common ankle sprain is a lateral outer ankle sprain. C compression place an ice bag on the ankle for 15 to 20. Able to perform light running with no gait abnormalities.
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