Anatomy of the Ankle
This bone forms the base of the ankle joint and sits between the tibia and fibula
What is the talus?
This type of sprain is characterized by minimal swelling and mild pain as only a few ligament fibres are stretched
What is a first-degree sprain?
This is the most important step to remember when elevating your ankle after an injury
What is elevated above heart level?
This movement occurs when the foot points downward, such as when you push on the gas pedal
What is plantar flexion?
This ligament is the strongest ligament on the medial side of the ankle
What is the deltoid ligament?
This type of sprain occurs when the ankle is forced into an abnormal range of motion, often while jumping or changing direction quickly
What is an inversion sprain?
This method of treatment involves wrapping the ankle to reduce swelling but avoiding too tight of a wrap
What is compression?
This movement involves lifting the foot upward, like when you walk or run
What is dorsiflexion?
The distal ends of these two bones form the ankle joint
What is the tibia and fibula?
This type of sprain involves damage to the anterior and posterior tibiofibular ligaments
What is a high-ankle sprain?
This type of device can be used to help immobilize the ankle and aid in healing after a severe sprain or fracture
What is a cast or a walking boot?
This arch of the foot transmits body weight to the ground when standing and to the toes when moving
What is the medial longitudinal arch?
This term refers to the group of ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula at the top of the ankle
What is the syndesmotic ligaments?
This severe ankle injury involves a break of the tip of the medial malleolus and the fibula
What is a Pott's Fracture
This type of therapy helps restore strength, range of motion, flexibility, and stability after a severe sprain or fracture
What is physiotherapy?
The foot can adjust to walking or running on tilted surfaces with the help of these two joints
What are the subtalar and transverse tarsal joints?
This ligament connects the lateral malleolus to the calcaneus and is one of the key stabilizers of the ankle joint
What is the calcaneofibular ligament?
For an ankle fracture, these orthopedic devices might be used to hold the bones in place during healing
What are pins, plates, and screws?
This painkiller, commonly used to treat swelling and pain from sprains, is sold under the brand name Advil
What is ibuprofen?
These muscles are primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle
What are the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris?