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ligament instead of a ligament in the ankle such as the anterior talofibular ligament but since they are made of the same material the study can compare. Current articles supporting therapeutic ultrasound for ankle sprains were not accessible. The articles that specifically discuss ankle sprains treated with ultrasound seem to prove that ultrasound is not significantly beneficial. While there were some reports of improvements, the amount of change was so small that ultrasound seems like a waste…

be there for the citizens, which is why workplace safety is always important to keep in mind. In the Fire and Emergency Services occupations, there are three common injuries; Sprains and strains, Smoke inhalation and broken bones. Of these injuries, sprains and strains are the most common and the easiest to obtain. Sprains and strains generally effect 2 major areas; the spinal column and the joints of the body. Within the spinal column the general effected area are the intervertebral discs that…

strengthening on chronic ankle instability. I have participated in the sport of volleyball for ten years and an injury that is recurrent in the majority of my teammates and myself is ankle sprains. Not only are volleyball players affected by this injury, but all individuals who engage in physical activity. Ankle sprains can occur on and off the court, either way, it has an impact on our well-being and playing time. An injury can be an athlete's greatest setback and I want to discover a way…

DOI: 5/20/2014. Patient is a 24-year old female janitor who sustained injury to her low back and right buttocks when she tried to stop a bin from falling. Per OMNI, she was diagnosed with lumbar sprain. Patient was declared at Maximum Medical Improvement on 5/13/2015 by Dr. Korsh. Per primary treating physician’s Permanent and Stationary report dated 5/13/2015, future medical care includes open additional physician visits, over-the-counter or prescription medications with drug testing, PT,…

Defined as an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, ankle sprains refer to the ligaments in and around the ankle which bear the forefront of all impact from the human body. The ankle ligaments are strong and fibrous to ensure that they hold the surrounding bones in place during all levels of impact. Ankle ligaments are divided into subsections consisting of the medial and lateral ligaments, medial meaning inside of the foot, and lateral referring to the ligaments that support the outside…

Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The anterior tibiofibular ligament is often referred to as the high ankle ligament, and it is the one that is damaged when the foot is stuck on the ground and rotated inwardly. The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the foot and the leg, allowing up and down movement. The tibia and fibula bones of the leg form a slot where the talus bone of the foot fits between them. The talus is held to the tibia and fibula by ligaments. Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The…

The joint is likely to swell and bruise. The use of the joint is typically painful and difficult to do. 3rd Degree sprain: a severe injury where the ligament tears completely, causing swelling and sometimes internal bleeding. This makes the joint is unstable and unable to bear weight. Usually, following a 3rd Degree sprain, pain is not felt because all the pain fibres are torn because of the injury. Popping or snapping feeling or sound at the time if a ligament is completely…

Ankle Braces Effectively Reduce Recurrence of Ankle Sprains in Female Soccer Players Summary According to the Athletic Training Journal, ankle injuries is one of the most common injuries sustained in collegiate level sports. They account for about 12 to 18% of all injuries and most of them are ankle sprains. Athletes who have previously sprained their ankle are more likely to do so again in the future. Ankle taping, bracing, and wrapping has been supported to provide the ankle with stability.…

the most frequent injury being an ankle sprain. Risk factors for ankle injuries are both intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic factors may include previous history of injury, foot size, limb dominance, and inversion and eversion strength. Extrinsic factors include the type of cleat worn, exercise intensity, and the player’s position (Fong, et al., 2009).…

Introduction Rugby Rugby is the high contact and rough sport played by both females and males. It consist of two teams competing where by one team can consist of 7, 10, 13 or 15 players as well as the other team. It features a combination of speed and strategy in other to score against the opponents. It evolved from football (soccer) and players wear little of protective clothes which results to high percentage of injury in this sport. The ball is moved by running with it within the pitch…