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Dave the physio
- Feb 23, 2017
- 1 min
Ankle Fracture Rehab - Part 5
Ankle Fracture rehab part 5 - Functional Ankle Strength Strength training is the most evidenced based and common staple of a rehabilitation program. Depending on the stage of the rehabilitation, different exercise variations such as opened chained, closed chain, isometrics, eccentrics and many more will be used to get your body moving as it should. Similar to ankle sprains, a severe ankle fracture can cause disruption and damage of the lateral ankle ligaments. An active stabi
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Dave the physio
- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Ankle Fracture Rehab - Part 4
When to introduce range of motion? Now that we have been given the all clear to weight bear on our leg, one of the most common and important questions is when can we start moving the ankle joint. A closed reduction within a cast is designed to immobilise the joint to allow for adequate bone healing, however the secondary effects include muscle atrophy, increase joint & muscle stiffness as well as loss of control and coordination at the ankle. The time frame of immobilisation
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Dave the physio
- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Ankle Fracture Rehab - Part 3
When can we return to exercise after a fracture? As previously mentioned in Part 1 of our Ankle Fracture series, it is important that we determine what type of ankle fracture has occurred so we can program our rehab appropriately. Our ankle fracture will vastly vary in its management due to the location and type of fracture. For a stable fracture in which you have been given permission to weight bear inside a CAM boot, you can and should immediately begin to apply load and we
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Dave the physio
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
Ankle Fracture Rehab - Part 2
When recovering from a fracture or any injury that requires a period of rest and offload, it's important that we do this in a relative sense. Without consistent load and resistance on our body, it is very easy for the muscles to atrophy and bones to become weaker. Strength and any type of exercises training have the added benefit of improving mood (through the release of dopamine) and can greatly enhance our outlook on recovery. A better psychological state will lead to a imp
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