Physical therapy with Thera-Band products effective after surgical repair of...
After surgery to repair an ankle fracture, physical therapy exercise is usually prescribed; however, no randomized, controlled studies have evaluated the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program after...
View ArticleFunctional rehabilitation of chronic ankle instability effective
It’s been reported that athletes suffering an ankle sprains re-injure their ankle 70% to 80% of the time. This leads to chronic ankle instability or ‘functional ankle instability’. Rehabilitation for...
View ArticleBalance exercises for chronic ankle sprains effective
Chronic ankle sprains have been attributed to poor sensorimotor control, resulting in “functional ankle instability.” First described in the 1960’s by Freeman and Wyke, functional ankle instability has...
View ArticleNew Thera-Band® exercise helps replicate biomechanical function of ankle
Exercises for ankle sprains often include strengthening of the peroneus longus muscle, usually with Thera-Band® elastic bands or ankle weights. Based on its origin and insertion, the peroneus longus...
View ArticleWobble board exercises can reduce ankle injuries in soccer players
Neuromuscular training has long been performed in Europe as part of sports training and injury prevention. Neuromuscular training involves progressive balance training using unstable surfaces such as...
View ArticleBalance training progression for ankle rehabilitation exercises
Ankle rehabilitation exercises often involve a progression of exercises that gradually increase the challenges to balance and proprioception. Therapists will progress patients from standing on stable...
View ArticleAnkle muscle activation during exercises on different unstable surfaces
Unstable surfaces are commonly used during lower extremity rehabilitation exercises. These unstable surfaces generally increase muscle activation on a subconscious level, thus training the sensorimotor...
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