Best Practice Case Studies-High Ankle Sprain

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Tamar Brand Perez, a physical therapist teaching at San Francisco State University, UCSF, and Stanford, explains the biomechanics of walking in high heels and ankle sprains. High heels place the foot in an unstable position, increasing the risk of common ankle sprains. High ankle sprains, however, result from forceful external rotation in a dorsiflexed position, causing tibia-fibula separation and longer rehab. Rehab emphasizes balance and neuromuscular control due to proprioceptor damage. Exercises progress from simple standing balance to dynamic movements like jumps and direction changes, enhancing balance and strength to support ankle recovery.

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Concept Syndesmotic Ankle Injury

Concept Proprioception

Concept External Rotation

Concept Syndesmosis

Concept Static Balance

Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, Case 02

Topic Ankle

Keywords

3rd Edition, Case 02

3rd Edition

Ankle

biomechanics

high heels

ankle sprains

rehabilitation

balance exercises

Syndesmotic Ankle Injury

Proprioception

External Rotation

Syndesmosis

Static Balance