Syndesmotic ankle injury
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Syndesmotic Ankle Injury and Physiotherapy Management

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…

Trochanteric Bursitis
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Trochanteric bursitis

Introduction In many areas of the body, muscles and tendons must slide over and against one another during movement. At each of these places, a small sac of lubricating fluid helps the muscles and tendons move properly. One of these places is the hip. Usually, these sacs of fluid, called bursae, function to reduce friction,…

Ankle and foot examination
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Ankle and foot examination

Ankle joint anatomy Articulating Surfaces Ligaments Movements and Muscles Involved History for Ankle and foot examination Background Information Observation in Ankle and foot examination Deformities Forefoot Varus Standing and Weight-bearing: Palpation Ankle and foot examination Examination in Ankle and foot examination Gait Analysis Range of Motion Range of Motion Ankle motion Check the range of…

ankle arthroplasty
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Total Ankle Arthroplasty And Physiotherapy Treatment

Ankle arthroplasty is when the ankle joint (Talocrural Joint) is replaced with prosthetic components comprised of polyethylene and metal and is preferred to ankle arthrodesis (fusion) as A range of movement and function a not compromised. Main objectives of the arthroplasty are to Replicate ROM of the talocrural joint Function well under weight-bearing Be wear-resistant…

PERONEAL TENDINITIS
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Peroneal tendinitis and physiotherapy treatment

Peroneal tendinitis is a condition that can be acute or become chronic (peroneal tendinopathy) whereby there is an irritation to one or both peroneal tendons with subsequent degeneration and inflammation. Anatomy related to peroneal tendinitis The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles reside in the lateral compartment of the lower leg and are innervated by…

Osteoarthritis Of Ankle
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Osteoarthritis Of Ankle And Physiotherapy Treatment

Anatomy Related to Osteoarthritis Of Ankle Talocrural Joint The Talus Subtalar Joint The Subtalar joint is also known as the Talocalcaneal joint and is between: Etiology of Osteoarthritis Of Ankle Primary Osteoarthritis Secondary Osteoarthritis Clinical features of Osteoarthritis Of Ankle Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis Of the Ankle Observation, specifically looking at: 2. Palpation: 3. Basic Objective…

Posterior ankle impingement
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Posterior Ankle Impingement and Physiotherapy Management

Anatomy related to Posterior ankle impingement Etiology of Posterior ankle impingement Clinical features of Posterior ankle impingement Diagnosis of Posterior ankle impingement Examination Treatment of Posterior ankle impingement Limitation: Physiotherapy Management FAQs

SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE
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SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE

Introduction The accessory nerve is a cranial nerve that supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is considered the eleventh of twelve pairs of cranial nerves, or simply cranial nerve XI, as part of it was formerly believed to originate in the brain. The accessory nerve divides it into a spinal part and a cranial…