Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the ankle; Isolated loss of blood flow to a portion of the talus bone
Symptoms- Catching
- Loss of ROM in the ankle
- Pain in the ankle
- Swelling in the ankle
- Point tender on the ankle
Causes- Repetitive physical trauma
- Ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
- Hereditary
- Endocrine factors
- Avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow)
- Rapid growth
- Deficiencies and imbalances in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus
- Anomalies of bone formation
Treatment- Period of immobilization
- ROM and stretching
- Ankle stabilization strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening exercise
- Possible surgical intervention
Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament Phase I
- Elbow Flexion Stretch
- Elbow Supination Stretch
- Putty Gripping
- Passive Elbow Extension
- Full Anterior Stretch
Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament Phase II
- Wrist Curls
- Wrist Pronation Supination
- Curl Press
- Ulnar Radial Deviation
- Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament Phase III
- Ulnar Radial Deviation
- Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
- Wrist Curls
- Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
- Rice Hand Opening Closing
- Eccentric Wrist Flexion
- Eccentric Wrist Extension
