Sprains of the Tibiofibular ligmament

Definition:
An injury to the tibiofibular ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture. "High ankle sprain"
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the lower leg/upper ankle
  • Swelling in the ankle
  • Point tender on the tibiofibular ligament
  • Loss of ROM in the ankle
Causes
  • Excessive rotation of the ankle (adduction or abduction of the foot)
  • Extremes of dorsiflexion
  • Combinations of dorsiflexion with adduction or abduction
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Balance training
  • Gait program
Sprains of the Tibiofibular ligmament Phase I

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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

Sprains of the Tibiofibular ligmament Phase II

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Purchase Phase

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

Sprains of the Tibiofibular ligmament Phase III

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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