Ankle

Question 1

Ottawa Ankle Rule

Answer 1

1. Bony tenderness along distal 6cm of posterior edge of fib or tip of lateral malleolus
2. Bony tenderness along distal 6cm of posterior edge of tib or tip of medial malleolus
3. Bony tenderness at the base of the 5th metatarsal
4. bony tenderness at navicular
5. inability to bear weight both immediately after injury and for 4 steps during initial evaluation

Question 2

Basic rehabilitation concepts for ankles

Answer 2

Weight bearing options
flexibility
strengthen
taping
functional progressions