But it did not; a sister in a major hospital, she used her own initiative and took herself off to physiotherapy. After fourteen weeks, she had greatly reduced pain, but the ankle still swelled alarmingly during the day, and walking remained difficult and very restricted, and deep in the jo...
LAF = Lateral Ankle Fracture; DTFS = Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis; Physio = Physiotherapy; Rehab = Rehabilitation LALS: Lateral ankle ligament sprains NSAIDs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation GDG: Guideline development group NI...
Two researchers did the searches separately and evaluated the selected papers' quality based on the physiotherapy evidence database (PEDro) scale and Cochrane risk of bias tool. They conducted a meta-analysis to examine the interventions' effects on the balance factors. These researchers found 9 stu...
In addition, patients in all three groups will receive the same ankle exercise schedule, based on regular existing physiotherapy protocols [Table 2]. Only the first two days after the inversion trauma patients (of all groups) are allowed to take Paracetamol for pain relieve as necessary. After ...
Prediction of outcome after ankle fracture. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005;35(12):786–92. Article PubMed Google Scholar Lin CW, Moseley AM, Herbert RD, Refshauge KM. Pain and dorsiflexion range of motion predict short- and medium-term activity limitation in people receiving physiotherapy ...
Besides initial operative or non-operative treatment, rehabilitation of the patients plays a crucial role for fracture union and long term functional outcome. Limited evidence is available with regard to what a rehabilitation regimen should include and what guidelines should be in place for the ...
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We excluded individuals who had bilateral CLAI, a bone fracture, muscle strain, other ligament sprains on the lower limbs, or who could not understand the study questions. In total, 224 patients with a unilateral CLAI agreed to participate in the study, and written informed consent was obtained...
Ankle injuries are one of the most commonly seen musculoskeletal problems both in athletes and sedentary individuals. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation play a critical role to return the patients to their preinjury activity levels. Ankle injuries range from minor sprains to severe fractures, and the reh...
To identify currently available patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in patients with foot or ankle diseases; and to critically appraise, compare