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What are the S/S of a grade I ankle sprain?
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Local tenderness, local swelling, mild disability.
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What are the S/S of a grade II ankle sprain?
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Severe pain. Diffuse swelling. Increased tenderness at the area of the damaged ligament. Normal motion may be painful.
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What are the S/S of a grade III ankle sprain?
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Sever pain, diffuse swelling, increased tenderness to palpation are present. Patient resists any attempt to move the foot. Marked ecchymosis.
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What is the treatment for Acute Stage ankle sprain?
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AROM - PF, DF, INV, EV, ankle circles, alphabet. Sitting heal and toe raises. Ice/Elevation.
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What is the treatment for sub-acute ankle sprains?
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Gastrocnemius and Soleus stretching. Thereaband exercises - DF/PF, INV/EV. Standing heal raises - Bilat/Unilat. Single leg stance.
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What is the treatment for phase III ankle sprains?
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Kariokas, Figure 8, Side-stepping, treadmill - retrowalking, sidestepping, crossovers. Begin regular activities. Possible preventative/protective brace.
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What is another name for a fracture of the distal fibula?
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Pott's fractures.
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What is the treatment for ankle fractures while in a cast?
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Ambulation. Quad sets and SLR's to maintain strength. Active ROM using the toes.
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What is the treatment for ankle fractures after cast removal?
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ROM exercises. Strengthening exercises. Balance, proprioceptive and agility drills.
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What are S/S of metatarsal fractures?
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Tenderness over involved area. Swelling. Hematoma formation.
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