Foot and Ankle Exercise Prescription Flashcards

1
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What is chronic ankle instability?

A

Repetitive episodes of instability or recurrent ankle sprains

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What are the clinical representations of ankle instability?

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  • Deficits in ankle dorsiflexion and ROM
  • Reduced eccentric eversion strength
  • Weak hip abductors and external rotators
  • Impaired balance
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What are basic guidelines for early, intermediate and advanced rehab for ankle sprains or chronic instability?

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Acute = ROM, isometrics, isotonic strength exercises
Intermediate = progression of proprioception training (exercises requiring thought of where the limb needs to be)
Advanced = sport specific, return to play
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What are the goals of rehab?

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Reduce pain and swelling
Maintain fitness
Restore full ROM
Increase strength
Improve balance and proprioception
Maximise function and return to full activity
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Describe the tendon continuum.

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If a tendon is loaded correctly it will go through a process of adaptation that will make it stronger. If it is not loaded it will result in stress shielding. If it is loaded too much it may result in a reactive tendinopathy and if continued tendon dysrepair.

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When can an athlete return to sport?

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When the patient feels ready and when the patient can meet the demands of the sport in training

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