This is the FIRST focus of rehabilitation
What is ROM?
What does ATF Stand for
What is anterior talofibular ligament
Name 2 compartments of the lower leg
What is lateral, deep posterior, superficial posterior, anterior
What is the MOI for a lateral ankle sprain?
What is extreme inversion of the ankle. Forceful inversion.
Pulling the toes up refers to?
What is dorsiflexion
This is the purpose of the Ottawa ankle rules
What is to help determine if an athlete needs an x/r to r/o a fx?
What is the Anterior Compartment?
What is the MOI for an medial (deltoid) ankle sprain?
What is extreme or forceful eversion of the ankle.
This is how Achilles Tendon Rupture is managed
Surgery, NWB 6-8 weeks, Rehab 6-9 months
This special test helps determine if there is an ankle fracture
What is bump test
What is the interosseous membrane?
These muscles are located in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg
What are the gastrocnemius and soleus?
These ligaments stabilize the lateral ankle
What are the PTF, ATF, and CF ligaments
This injury is caused by sudden forceful plantarflexion of the ankle, is tested for by the Thompson Test, and almost always requires surgery
What is Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Name two special tests of the ankle?
What is Bump test, squeeze test, anterior drawer test, talar tilt test, kleiger
This is the bone that makes up the lateral malleolus
What is the distal fibula?
The injury that results in extreme swelling of the compartments is referred to as?
What is compartment syndrome
This is the most common athletic injury
What is an ATFL ankle sprain
What are toe walks, heel walks, change in directions, hopping, landing, shooting, kicking, etc.
This is the name of the ankle joint
What is the talocrural joint?
Pain, pressure, paralysis, paresthesia, and pallor
This is the name of a high ankle sprain that stretches the interosseous membrane
What is a Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain
This injury is caused by overtraining, faulty foot mechanics, muscle imbalances, and if left untreated can develop into a stress fracture
What is MTSS?