Sprain treatment

Question 1

Where is it common?

Answer 1

Common at the ankle knee when turning or wrist and thumb when falling
football/basketball/netball or wrist in rugby

Question 2

What is the injury?

Answer 2

Damage to a ligament connecting bone to bone `9stretch, tear, rupture or full detacheemtn)

Question 3

What is the cause?

Answer 3

Sudden twist. impact of fall moving the joint beyond its extreme normal range of motion

Question 4

What are the symptoms/

Answer 4

Pain, inflammation, bleeding/bruisng and decease the ability for weight bearing

Question 5

What is the acute stage f a sprain?

Answer 5

Saltaps/ medical attention (2nd, 3rd degree)
price and nsaids to decrease swelling, bleeding and pain
immbolise/suport using a splint/cast/air walking boot to prevent movemnt
mobilisation for 3rd degree (may need surgery)
strap and race

Question 6

What is the sub acute stage?

Answer 6

Physiotherapy for soft tissue repair and massage
exercise- gradual increase in strength, strectching/mobility/balance exercises to strengthen the its muscles around join to increase range of motion and mobility

Question 7

What is the full rehabilitation stage?

Answer 7

Heat=/cold contrast therapies
gradual return to exercise (injury free)
functional and increase in intensity of strength development to full activity full functioning
surgery- 3rd degree ruptures/detacheemtns likely to re-attach and replace tendons
return to dynamic after full activity