Effusion of the Foot and Ankle

Definition:
The escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatic into the foot and ankle.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the foot and ankle
  • Swelling in the foot and ankle
Causes
  • Trauma
  • Inflammation
  • Infection
  • Twisting ankle
  • Direct blow to ankle or foot
Treatment
  • Massage
  • Foot elevation
  • Cryotherapy
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Ankle stabilization exercises
Effusion of the Foot and Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-d Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Effusion of the Foot and Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Effusion of the Foot and Ankle Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops