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Chronic ankle instability can be a serious condition that needs immediate attention. In this post, we explore what chronic ankle instability is, how it affects your daily life and the timeline of care.

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Background: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) which characterized by deficient postural control could be improved through kinesiology taping (KT). However, the...

Examination technique for chronic ankle instability

Chronic ankle instability is characterized by a recurring “giving way” of the outer side of the ankle often developing after repeated ankle sprains. There are several treatment options for an unstable ankle.

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Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils for 7 Sports Injuries

Nearly every guy loves his sports. I’m a big NHL hockey fan, and to a lesser extent, college football and NCAA basketball (Go Arizona Wildcats!). Did you know you can use essential oils for treating…

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Weak ankles can lead to injury and instability, but regular strengthening exercises can help improve stability and reduce the risk of injury. In this article, we'll cover the 5 best ankle strengthening exercises to help you develop stronger, more stable ankles. Whether you're a runner, dancer, or just looking to improve your overall ankle health. Tags: #anklestrengthening #weakankles #injuryprevention #stability #health #fitness #exercises #runner

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Dr. Jacob Mulkey PT, DPT, EP-C on Instagram: "⁉️Do you have frequent/chronic ankle sprains? Want to improve ankle stability? 🧠Ankle instability can be a cause for ankle sprains when performing different athletic events or even day to day life activities. Instability can feel like your ankle gives way or just overall unsteady. Strengthening your ankle muscles is a good start to rehab but performing single leg balance/stability exercises are also a good way to regain some motor control and…

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Ankle instability rehab emphasizes individuality | Lower Extremity Review Magazine

Research presented at the most recent International Ankle Symposium indicates that rehabilitation for chronic ankle instability is evolving from a one-size-fits-all approach to an increased focus on matching specific interventions to the patients who are most likely to benefit. By Lori Roniger

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Posterior Drawer Test of the Ankle

Posterior Drawer Test of the ankle is used to test for posterior talofibular ligament injury and / or ligamentous instability of the ankle joint. It was first described by Frost and Hanson in 1977. How Posterior Drawer Test of the Ankle is Performed? Ankle posterior drawer test is performed with the patient lies supine with the knee slightly flexed to neutralize the pull of the gastrocnemius muscle. With the ankle joint held at 10 to 15° of plantar flexion, the examiner grasps around…

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Figure 1. Clinical and laboratory tests used to measure phys- ical impairments that contribute to HRQOL. Top left: Star Excursion Balance Test. Top right: a Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament being used to test plantar cutaneous sensa- tion. Bottom left: Weight-bearing lunge test for dorsiflexion range of motion. Bottom right: ankle arthrometer.

Patient-reported outcomes can be used to monitor health-related quality of life in patients with chronic ankle instability, and lower extremity practitioners can design rehabilitation approaches to specifically target physical impairments that are known to contribute to quality of life. By Megan N. Houston, PhD, ATC, and Matthew C. Hoch PhD, ATC

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