Dislocation of the Ankle

Definition:
Displacement of the ankle; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the ankle
  • Swelling in the ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the ankle
  • Possible deformity in ankle
Causes
  • Direct blow to the ankle
  • Fall
  • Heavy object falling onto ankle
  • Prior ankle sprains
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Dislocation of the Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • DVT Clot Instructions
  • Crutch Walking
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Clams
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction

Dislocation of the Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Contrast Bath
  • Slant Board Bent Knee
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • 3-d Runners Stretch
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall

Dislocation of the Ankle Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Gait II
  • Slips Rocker
  • Heel Offs
  • Heel Raise II
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch