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 of the ankle. (Ibrahim, Meyler &
Panagos, 2012)
Every day over 25,000 people daily sustain an ankle injury, ankle sprains account for nearly ½ of all sport induced injuries. The ankles are at the forefront of efficient and correct human movement patterns. …show more content…
Ankle injuries are among the most recurrent injury in physically active people and yet, the management and treatment strategies being used and implemented by said health professionals appear to be insufficient in properly rehabilitating and prevent recurrences of the injury.
Journal, web and literature references to be used in order to further analyse and explain the cause and effect of ankle injuries in sport, also how to improve the healing and recovery time and reinforce the joint to prevent future reoccurrences.
Ankle instability is the most common injury incurred during sport. The ankle itself functions as a powerhouse body as it has control over the three main joints of the ankle which reside in a complex. These joints include: the talocural, subtalar and the distal tibiofibular joints. The complex works in unison to make way for the ankle to co-ordinate movement occurring in three different planes; the movement occurs in the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. The ankle movement in the planes result in plantar flexion, dorsi flexion, inversion, eversion and internal and external rotation. The coordination of these three joints along the said planes allow the ankle to move as one functional joint. (Hertel, …show more content…
This is usually performed 2 weeks post dependent on the severity of the sprain. Medical professionals often utilise the aid of self mobilising tools such as ultra sound equipment to increase blood flow to the area and spread the remaining swelling out, also used is the aid of dry needling which targets muscular trigger points causing relaxation through the affected tissues and muscles.(Sandor, 2014)
When the injury occurred, swelling was produced by the damaged tissue. Damaged tissue goes into shielding state of tension which acts to guard against further damage by using the traumatised tissue, thus inhibiting the circulation of blood and preventing blood from reaching the injury. Stagnant tissue becomes more tensile as oxygen depletion occurs, which tells the body to produce more scar tissue, the scar tissue surrounding the injury builds up and limits the overall function of the ankle and causes mechanical disturbances in walking patterns and proper ankle function. (Beardman,
Panagos, 2012)
Every day over 25,000 people daily sustain an ankle injury, ankle sprains account for nearly ½ of all sport induced injuries. The ankles are at the forefront of efficient and correct human movement patterns. …show more content…
Ankle injuries are among the most recurrent injury in physically active people and yet, the management and treatment strategies being used and implemented by said health professionals appear to be insufficient in properly rehabilitating and prevent recurrences of the injury.
Journal, web and literature references to be used in order to further analyse and explain the cause and effect of ankle injuries in sport, also how to improve the healing and recovery time and reinforce the joint to prevent future reoccurrences.
Ankle instability is the most common injury incurred during sport. The ankle itself functions as a powerhouse body as it has control over the three main joints of the ankle which reside in a complex. These joints include: the talocural, subtalar and the distal tibiofibular joints. The complex works in unison to make way for the ankle to co-ordinate movement occurring in three different planes; the movement occurs in the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. The ankle movement in the planes result in plantar flexion, dorsi flexion, inversion, eversion and internal and external rotation. The coordination of these three joints along the said planes allow the ankle to move as one functional joint. (Hertel, …show more content…
This is usually performed 2 weeks post dependent on the severity of the sprain. Medical professionals often utilise the aid of self mobilising tools such as ultra sound equipment to increase blood flow to the area and spread the remaining swelling out, also used is the aid of dry needling which targets muscular trigger points causing relaxation through the affected tissues and muscles.(Sandor, 2014)
When the injury occurred, swelling was produced by the damaged tissue. Damaged tissue goes into shielding state of tension which acts to guard against further damage by using the traumatised tissue, thus inhibiting the circulation of blood and preventing blood from reaching the injury. Stagnant tissue becomes more tensile as oxygen depletion occurs, which tells the body to produce more scar tissue, the scar tissue surrounding the injury builds up and limits the overall function of the ankle and causes mechanical disturbances in walking patterns and proper ankle function. (Beardman,