SPRAINED ANKLE RECOVERY
Abstract
The severity of the sprain determines the speed of recovery. There are three goals to aim for in recovery such as Restore motion and flexibility, restore strength and restore balance. Recovery for a sprained ankle starts with the RICE theory (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).
Keywords
Sprained Ankle Recovery, RICE theory, Ranges of motion exercises (ROM)
Introduction
Ankle sprain create difficulty in the balance between joint mobility and joint stability. Recovery for a sprained ankle starts with the RICE theory (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). The severity of the sprain determines the speed of recovery. There are three goals to aim for in recovery such as Restore motion and flexibility, restore strength and restore balance.
Initial therapy (0-3 days)
Recovery for an ankle sprain starts with the RICE theory (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). The main aim of initial therapy is reduce the pain and swelling, improve blood circulation, and help in the partial to full weight bearing.
Restore motion and flexibility (4-10 days)
The Ranges of motion exercises (ROM) are maintain the flexibility and mobility of the joints. Various range of motion exercise is use in the management of ankle sprain such as Dorsiflexion (Pull foot upward), Plantar flexion (Push foot downward), Inversion (Push foot inward (toward the midline of the body), Eversion (Push foot outward (away from the midline of the body), Alphabet.
Restore strength (11-21 days)
After the ankle’s normal motion has restore, patients can begin strengthening exercises using a various type of strengthening exercises such as isometric exercises, resistance exercises.
Isometric Exercises
Isometric exercises allow building strength around injured ankle joint without moving joint against resistance. Resistance can be provided by an immovable item such as wall or floor. Isometric exercises included the eversion isometrics and inversion isometrics.
Resistance Exercises
Resistance exercises are carrying out by moving the joint against a force in the opposite direction that you are moving. These exercises work to strengthen the muscles around your ankle to provide additional support to the joint.
Restore balance (3-6 weeks)
Decreased balance ability is found in the Patients with ankle sprain, as the ankle recovers and strength returns, balance is restored by using exercise like the Single Leg Stance on a Towel.
Conclusion
There are three goals to aim for in recovery such as Restore motion and flexibility, restore strength and restore balance.
References
1.Hubbard Tricia J, Wikstrom Erik A. Ankle sprain: pathophysiology, predisposing factors, and management strategies, Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine 2010:1.
2.Cosgarea Andrew J.. Ankle Sprains: How to Speed Your Recovery. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. www.sportsmed.org.
3.Whitmana J.M, Childsc J.D, Walker V. The use of manipulation in a patient with an ankle sprain injury not responding to conventional management: a case report. Manual Therapy 10 (2005) 224–231.
4.Wolfe Michael W, UHL Tim L, Mattacola Carl G, Mccluskey Leland C, Management of Ankle Sprains. American Family Physician, January 1, 2001/Volume 63, Number 1.
5.Dubin Joshua C, Comeau Doug, McClelland Rebecca I, Dubin PT Rachel A., Ernest Ferrel. Lateral and syndesmotic ankle sprain injuries:a narrative literature review. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2011) 10, 204–219.
Abstract
The severity of the sprain determines the speed of recovery. There are three goals to aim for in recovery such as Restore motion and flexibility, restore strength and restore balance. Recovery for a sprained ankle starts with the RICE theory (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).
Keywords
Sprained Ankle Recovery, RICE theory, Ranges of motion exercises (ROM)
Introduction
Ankle sprain create difficulty in the balance between joint mobility and joint stability. Recovery for a sprained ankle starts with the RICE theory (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). The severity of the sprain determines the speed of recovery. There are three goals to aim for in recovery such as Restore motion and flexibility, restore strength and restore balance.
Initial therapy (0-3 days)
Recovery for an ankle sprain starts with the RICE theory (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). The main aim of initial therapy is reduce the pain and swelling, improve blood circulation, and help in the partial to full weight bearing.
Restore motion and flexibility (4-10 days)
The Ranges of motion exercises (ROM) are maintain the flexibility and mobility of the joints. Various range of motion exercise is use in the management of ankle sprain such as Dorsiflexion (Pull foot upward), Plantar flexion (Push foot downward), Inversion (Push foot inward (toward the midline of the body), Eversion (Push foot outward (away from the midline of the body), Alphabet.
Restore strength (11-21 days)
After the ankle’s normal motion has restore, patients can begin strengthening exercises using a various type of strengthening exercises such as isometric exercises, resistance exercises.
Isometric Exercises
Isometric exercises allow building strength around injured ankle joint without moving joint against resistance. Resistance can be provided by an immovable item such as wall or floor. Isometric exercises included the eversion isometrics and inversion isometrics.
Resistance Exercises
Resistance exercises are carrying out by moving the joint against a force in the opposite direction that you are moving. These exercises work to strengthen the muscles around your ankle to provide additional support to the joint.
Restore balance (3-6 weeks)
Decreased balance ability is found in the Patients with ankle sprain, as the ankle recovers and strength returns, balance is restored by using exercise like the Single Leg Stance on a Towel.
Conclusion
There are three goals to aim for in recovery such as Restore motion and flexibility, restore strength and restore balance.
References
1.Hubbard Tricia J, Wikstrom Erik A. Ankle sprain: pathophysiology, predisposing factors, and management strategies, Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine 2010:1.
2.Cosgarea Andrew J.. Ankle Sprains: How to Speed Your Recovery. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. www.sportsmed.org.
3.Whitmana J.M, Childsc J.D, Walker V. The use of manipulation in a patient with an ankle sprain injury not responding to conventional management: a case report. Manual Therapy 10 (2005) 224–231.
4.Wolfe Michael W, UHL Tim L, Mattacola Carl G, Mccluskey Leland C, Management of Ankle Sprains. American Family Physician, January 1, 2001/Volume 63, Number 1.
5.Dubin Joshua C, Comeau Doug, McClelland Rebecca I, Dubin PT Rachel A., Ernest Ferrel. Lateral and syndesmotic ankle sprain injuries:a narrative literature review. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2011) 10, 204–219.
