Sports Medicine
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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Intro
Sprains
-1st degree sprain
+ when ligaments are stretched not torn.
-2nd degree sprain
+it's most common,it partial tearing of ligament.
Sprains continued
-3rd degree sprain
+ most severe ankle injuries, the ligament has been completely torn.
-This injury is very common.
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Mechanism
-It happens in sports or just walking off of a curb you could stretch or tear a ligament in your foot.
-10-15yr olds have a 30%
16-19yr olds have a 29%
20yr olds have a 20% chance of ankle sprains.
-Men between 15-24 have a higher rate of a sprained ankle than women older then 30.
Mechanisms continued
-Everyday in the U.S over 25,000 people sprain their ankle.
-The most common ankle injuries are sprains.
Anatomy
There are three ligaments that make up the ankles
-the anterior talofibular ligament that keeps the ankle from sliding forward.
-the calcaneofibular ligament that keeps the ankle from rolling over on its side.
-the posterior talofibular ligament.
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Symptoms
1st degree sprains
+mild pain,some swelling, difficulty jogging or jumping.
Symptoms
2nd degree ankle sprains
+bruising, moderate pain and trouble walking.
Symptoms of
3rd degree sprains
-severe swelling,lots of pain,extreme loss of motion and walking can be quite painful
Treatment
-R.I.C.E for 1st,2nd and 3rd degree sprains
-(Rest)when having a sprained ankle get lots of rest or it's going to get worse.
-(Ice)ice it so it reduces pain and swelling, do this for 10-15 mins for 3-4 times a day.
-(Compression) take ace bandages or any type of bandage and wrap up your foot, this way your foot is immobilized and it is provided support.
-(Elevation) make sure to elevate your foot as much as possible so it can
minimize swelling.
Rehab continued
First degree rehab.
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Rehab for third degree sprains
- for rehab cast is needed for immobilizing the sprain, for at least 2-3 weeks.
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