August 2022

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Chronic Ankle Injury Grade III

Suffering from Chronic Ankle Injury Grade III?   The ankle needs to be strong so that it can help support the weight of the body when a person undertakes daily activities. Strength training is crucial, but it is essential to follow a podiatrist instructions about when to start this stage of exercise.  Usually, a person […]

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chronic ankle injury grade II

Chronic Ankle Injury Grade II

How to Deal with Chronic Ankle Injury Grade II?   Once you have a good range of motion and can comfortably bear weight on your sprained ankle, it’s time for the next step — strengthening exercises.  Start each exercise slowly and use your pain level to guide you in doing the exercises.  Ease off the

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chronic ankle injury grade I

Chronic Ankle Injury Grade I

Suffering from Chronic Ankle Injury Grade I?   Chronic ankle instability has been described as a combination of mechanical and functional insufficiencies.  It is recommended that all patient undergo conservative treatment to improve stability and improve the muscle reflex and strength of the lower limb stabilising muscles. Isometric exercises are a type of strength training

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subacute ankle injury grade III

Subacute Ankle Injury Grade III

 What to do when you have Subacute Ankle Injury Grade III?   While sprained ankles need time to heal, it is also important to strengthen the muscles around the ankle to help it recover and prevent further sprains.  For minor or moderate sprains, most people can start exercising their sprained ankle after a few days

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Subacute Ankle Injury Grade II

Subacute Ankle Injury Grade II

Are You Suffering from a Subacute Ankle Injury Grade II?   Subacute Ankle Injury Grade II has macroscopic stretching, but the ligaments remain intact.  Some joint motion is lost, and joint instability is mild to moderate.  Ankle joint stability is a prerequisite of functional rehabilitation.  Since Grade I and Grade II injuries are considered stable,

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Subacute Ankle Injury Grade I

Subacute Ankle Injury Grade I

What to do when you have Subacute Ankle Injury Grade I?   Most people can start ankle rehabilitation exercises within three days after the ankle injury, if it’s not too severe.  Management for the majority of injuries involves the ‘RICER’ principle (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and referral / Rehab), with gradual re-strengthening exercises. Some Motion

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