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What is the most likely diagnosis for a female athlete presenting with posterolateral ankle pain and swelling after starting a new running program?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a female athlete presenting with posterolateral ankle pain and swelling after starting a new running program?
Which progression is appropriate for a patient bored with simple balance exercises after a fibular fracture?
Which progression is appropriate for a patient bored with simple balance exercises after a fibular fracture?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for controlling eversion during weight acceptance in gait?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for controlling eversion during weight acceptance in gait?
For a patient 14 weeks post-Achilles tendon repair, which exercise is considered the best at this stage?
For a patient 14 weeks post-Achilles tendon repair, which exercise is considered the best at this stage?
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What is the typical intervention for a Grade II ankle sprain within 72 hours of injury?
What is the typical intervention for a Grade II ankle sprain within 72 hours of injury?
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In treating a soccer player with lateral foot pain aggravated by hopping and resistance, which condition is likely suspected?
In treating a soccer player with lateral foot pain aggravated by hopping and resistance, which condition is likely suspected?
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Which of the following best describes the expected motor control challenge following a fibular fracture during rehabilitation?
Which of the following best describes the expected motor control challenge following a fibular fracture during rehabilitation?
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What is a key sign indicating that a balance exercise is not challenging enough for a patient recovering from an ankle injury?
What is a key sign indicating that a balance exercise is not challenging enough for a patient recovering from an ankle injury?
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Study Notes
Ankle Pain and Injury
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Possible Diagnoses (for initial presentation): Peroneal subluxation, acute fibular fracture, superficial peroneal nerve involvement, and grade II ankle sprain.
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Initial Treatment Progression (for fibular fracture recovery):
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Begin with unilateral stance balancing on a rocker board to improve dorsiflexion/plantarflexion control.
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Progress to unilateral stance balancing on a rocker board, focusing on inversion/eversion control.
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Add reaching movements while standing on one foot.
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Lastly, standing on a rocker board while tossing a ball.
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Eversion Muscle during gait: Fibularis tertius, fibularis brevis.
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Achilles Tendon Repair Exercise (14 weeks post-repair): Standing single leg heel raises with external resistance (3 sets of 12 reps).
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Grade II Ankle Sprain (72 hours post-injury): Focus on edema control, specifically grade III anterior talocrural glide/mobilizations, along with red theraband dorsiflexion exercises (3 sets of 12 reps daily).
Foot Pain (Lateral Aspect)
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Possible Diagnoses (for gradual onset lateral foot pain): Fibularis brevis tendinopathy, fibularis tertius tendinopathy, fibularis longus tendinopathy.
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Treatment for suspected tendinopathy: Unloading the affected structure by placing a wedge under the foot (either lateral or medial, based on the suspected tendon). For example, if fibularis brevis is suspected, place a medial wedge under the medial foot.
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Test your knowledge on various ankle injuries and their initial treatment strategies. This quiz covers possible diagnoses, recovery exercises, and rehabilitation techniques for common ankle ailments. Perfect for students and professionals in sports medicine or physiotherapy.
