A sprained ankle happens when you completely or partially tear a ligament due to a sudden stretching. After spraining, swelling immediately occurs and the pain is most severe at time of injury.
Definitions
Ligament: a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
Swelling: an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Severe: very great , or intense.
Tripping
Rolling the Ankle the wrong way
Turning or unexpected jerking
Excessive exercise when out of shape
Pain while putting weight on the foot
Tenderness of affected area
Swelling
Bruseing
Instability
Popping sensation ( at first sight of pain)
Rest of the Ankle …show more content…
Step II includes restoring your ankle's flexibility, range of motion and strength.
Step III includes gradually returning to straight-ahead activity and doing maintenance exercises, followed by more active and cutting activities.
Stretching
Ankle strengthening exercises
Balance exercises
Taping of Ankle (before athletic competition)
Preparation before serious or excessive exercise
Scenario: A 16 year old football player was running and cut hard to the left and he felt pain in his ankle and came off the field with pain and his cleats were removed which then revealed he had swelling of the injured ankle he was taped up and sent back in.
Subjective:The patient came off the field complaining of a hurt ankle his symptoms were swelling and painful sensation in his ankle.He is male , 16, and has no prior history of injuries.
Objective: The most vital sign to me was swelling around Ankle.It was also noted that the patient felt a sensation on his injured foot.
Assessment: From what was assessed the patient had his first known ankle injury, it was clear to all staff of a swollen ankle because of swelling and all notable symptoms of the injury.
Plan: The plan for the athlete is to ice for 10 minutes then tape his ankle and he will be good to go. His ankle isn't super swollen and has gone down since time of ice. Future education tips to athlete to tape before the game. No referrals just ice the ankle after the
Definitions
Ligament: a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
Swelling: an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Severe: very great , or intense.
Tripping
Rolling the Ankle the wrong way
Turning or unexpected jerking
Excessive exercise when out of shape
Pain while putting weight on the foot
Tenderness of affected area
Swelling
Bruseing
Instability
Popping sensation ( at first sight of pain)
Rest of the Ankle …show more content…
Step II includes restoring your ankle's flexibility, range of motion and strength.
Step III includes gradually returning to straight-ahead activity and doing maintenance exercises, followed by more active and cutting activities.
Stretching
Ankle strengthening exercises
Balance exercises
Taping of Ankle (before athletic competition)
Preparation before serious or excessive exercise
Scenario: A 16 year old football player was running and cut hard to the left and he felt pain in his ankle and came off the field with pain and his cleats were removed which then revealed he had swelling of the injured ankle he was taped up and sent back in.
Subjective:The patient came off the field complaining of a hurt ankle his symptoms were swelling and painful sensation in his ankle.He is male , 16, and has no prior history of injuries.
Objective: The most vital sign to me was swelling around Ankle.It was also noted that the patient felt a sensation on his injured foot.
Assessment: From what was assessed the patient had his first known ankle injury, it was clear to all staff of a swollen ankle because of swelling and all notable symptoms of the injury.
Plan: The plan for the athlete is to ice for 10 minutes then tape his ankle and he will be good to go. His ankle isn't super swollen and has gone down since time of ice. Future education tips to athlete to tape before the game. No referrals just ice the ankle after the