Ankle Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Sequence Range of Motion ROM
Ankle Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Sequence ► Range of Motion (ROM) § Passive (PROM) § Active (AROM) ► Strengthening § Basic to advanced § Isometric to Isokinetic § Open versus Closed kinetic chain
Rehabilitation Sequence (continued) ► Proprioception § Balance § Coordination § Agility ► Plyometrics ► Functional Exercises ► Return to Play
ROM Decreased ROM following injury ► Must increase ROM to prevent any gait abnormalities. ► § Exercises ► Towel Stretch ► ABC’s Ankle Alphabets ► Slant Board ► Stationary Bike
Strengthening ► Increase strength to help with stability of joint and return to prior strength levels § Exercises ► 4 way Theraband ► 4 way ankle weights ► BAPS board ► Towel curls ► Marble Pickups ► Calf Raises
Proprioception ► Proprioception is lost due to the damage to the sensory nerves in the ankle. ► Body loses the ability to determine where it is without sight § Exercises ► Single leg balance on different ► PNF patterns ► Jogging on trampoline surfaces
Plyometrics ► Incorporates strength and proprioception ► Power, quick movements § Exercises ►Hopping ►Box jumps ►Dot Drills
Functional Exercises These drills should mimic the athletes sport, but in a controlled environment. ► Drills should be sports specific. ► § Examples ► Football- running, cutting, blocking ► Volleyball- agility, jumping, sliding ► Soccer- running, cutting, kicking ► Return to Play
Return to Play ► Once the athlete has been cleared by the physician and team athletic trainer they are able to return to play. ► They may have to wear some support or brace once they have returned. § Donjoy § Mueller § Ankle Tape
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