Anatomy & INJURIES
Tibia, Fibula, Talus A Gliding Joint Sometimes refered to it as a Hinge Joint Form the “Ankle Mortise” Very stable joint Most injured joint Why?
Extensor / Flexor digitorum Extensor Hallucis - extend the big toe, dorsiflex the foot, and assists with foot inversion Tibialis Anterior – Dorsiflex and invert Tibialis Posterior – Plantarflex and invert Peroneal longus/brevis – Plantarflex and evert Gastrocnemius/soleus – Plantarflex
Sprains Strains Contusions Fractures Dislocations / Subluxations Tendonitis Bursitis
Most common sports injury Plantarflexion and Inversion More area between the bony structures of the ankle
Epic Kick Flip Fail
Injure the Deltoid Ligament Less common than Inversion Sprains Why is this? Usually results in an ankle fracture or knee injury
Syndesmotic Joint Tibiofibular ligaments Injury mechanism – ankle external rotation Very long recovery time Difficult rehab (weight bearing)
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Broken Metatarsals …just for fun
R – rest I - ice C – compression E - elevation
Decrease Swelling Increase ROM o Passive / Active ROM Increase Strength o Isometric followed by isotonic Increase Weight Bearing Increase Achilles Flexibility Increase Function Return to Activity