A syndesmotic ankle sprain, also known as a high ankle sprain, is a specific type of injury that affects the ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula, the two bones in the lower leg. Definition: A syndesmotic, or ‘high’ ankle sprain is one that involves the ligaments binding the distal tibia and fibula at the Distal…
Introduction: Anatomy: Attachment: Function: Biomechanics: Clinical significance: Inflammation: Symptoms: Causes: Risk factor: Diagnosis: Treatment: Degeneration: Rupture: Symptoms: Diagnosis: Causes: Risk factors: Prevention: Stretching before activity. Treatment: Xanthomas: Causes: Symptoms: Peritendinitis and Paratendinitis: Paratenonitis: Peritendinitis: Diagnosis: Mid-substance Achilles tendon: Physical examination: MRI: Insertional Pathologies: Insertional Tendinopathy: causes : MRI: Haglund’s Deformity: Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Causes: Symptoms: Other…
What is an Ankle lateral ligament injury? Anatomy-related Ankle lateral ligament injury Bones: The bones that make up the ankle joint include the distal tibia and fibula (the medial and lateral malleolus, respectively) and the talus. Joints: Muscles: The following muscles are involved in moving the ankle joint: Innervation: Risk factors: Diagnosis of Ankle lateral…
Anatomy-related syndesmotic ankle sprain Articulating Surfaces: INTEROSSEUS MEMBRANE: SYNDESMOSIS LIGAMENT Clinical conditions: ANKLE SYNDESMOSIS INJURY Etiology of syndesmotic ankle sprain Clinical Presentation of syndesmotic ankle sprain Examination Observation Special Testing 2. Squeeze Test 3. Cotton Test Physiotherapy management of syndesmotic ankle sprain 1.) Calf Stretch with Step 2.) Calf Strengthening Exercise 3.) Lunging Calf Stretch…
What is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint are stretched or torn. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones and provide stability to the joint. Ankle sprains often happen during activities that involve sudden changes in direction, twisting, or landing…
Anatomy related to Labral Injury The SLAP lesion Causes of Labral Injury Symptoms of Labral Injury Diagnosis of Labral Injury Treatment of Labral Injury Nonsurgical Treatment Surgical Treatment Physiotherapy Management of Labral Injury Goals of physiotherapy In the acute phase, Physiotherapy treatment will be focused on In restoring phase Physiotherapy will be focused on pain-relieving…
Introduction: Hamstring Muscle Injury Hamstring muscle injury — such as a “pulled hamstring” — occur frequently in athletes. They are especially common in athletes who participate in sports that require sprinting, such as track, soccer, and basketball. Hamstring injuries can also occur in recreational sports such as water-skiing and bull riding, where the knee is…
What’s golfers elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist. Golfer’s elbow is similar to tennis elbow, which occurs on the outside of the elbow. It’s not…
What is Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury? Your medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the knee ligament on the medial (inner) side of your knee connecting the medial femoral condyle and the medial tibial condyle. It is one of four major knee ligaments that help to stabilize the knee joint. It is a flat band of…
What is an Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It commonly affects runners, athletes, and individuals who suddenly increase their activity levels. It’s also typical for middle-aged people to solely participate in weekend activities…
