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OVERVIEW

Ankle Sprains/Instability

Ankle sprains can be a common injury. These injuries usually occur when the foot is forced to be inverted or turned inward. The result is a Grade I (minor tear), a Grade II (partial tear) or a Grade 3 (complete tear into 2 pieces). This damage to the outer ligament complex (the anterior and calcaneofibular, respectively) can lead to severe injury. It is rare to sustain injury to the ankle’s inner side.

An ankle sprain can be characterized by lateral ankle pain, swelling, and instability. A stress X-ray may be useful in diagnosing fractures.

Acute injuries require rest, compression, elevation, bracing, and ice. A rapid recovery is possible with early rehabilitation. Only when the ankle is repeatedly sprain is surgery (reconstruction of ligaments) necessary.

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Balance Improvement
  • Increase your ability to stand on the leg and bear weight
  • Reduce the chance of reoccurrence
  • Increase your fitness
  • Enhance Function
  • Optimize Joint Alignment
  • Increase Muscle Strength and Performance
  • Increase oxygen to tissues
  • Enhance Proprioception
  • Increase range of motion
  • Self-care for Symptoms
  • Increase Safety
  • Increase tolerance for prolonged activities

PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING
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CUPPING
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ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
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IASTM
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DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
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PELVIC FLOOR REHAB
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CONCUSSION THERAPY
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DYNAMIC TAPING
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FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING
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MANUAL THERAPY

TOTAL MOTION RELEASE
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VESTIBULAR THERAPY
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COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY
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ASTYM
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ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
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SPORTS REHAB

ULTRASOUND
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
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PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
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ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN 
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FOOT & ANKLE PAIN 
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA 
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SHOULDER PAIN 
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HIP & KNEE PAIN 
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ARTHRITIS 

BALANCE & GAIT DISORDERS
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES
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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 
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PRE-SURGICAL REHAB 
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SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

VERTIGO & DIZZINESS
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STROKE
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
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CHRONIC PAIN
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FIBROMYALGIA

NECK PAIN & HEADACHES
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POST-SURGICAL REHAB
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TORTICOLLIS
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WORK INJURIES 
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE