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Practical methods of preventing ankle injuries

S F Rifat1, D B McKeag

  • 1Rochester Knee and Sports Medicine P.C., Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 USA.

American Family Physician
|June 1, 1996
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Ankle sprains cause significant disability. Family physicians should know internal methods like flexibility, strength, and proprioception, plus external methods such as taping and bracing, to prevent these common injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Ankle sprains represent a major cause of morbidity and healthcare costs annually.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for family physicians to reduce the incidence of ankle injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform family physicians about effective methods for preventing ankle sprains.
  • To outline both internal and external strategies for ankle injury prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of internal prevention methods: flexibility, strength, and proprioception enhancement.
  • Review of external prevention methods: athletic tape, lace-up stabilizers, and semirigid orthoses.

Main Results:

  • Internal methods focus on improving the body's intrinsic capabilities to stabilize the ankle.

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  • External methods involve using supportive devices to limit excessive ankle motion and provide stability.

    • Conclusions:

    • A combination of internal conditioning and external protective measures offers a comprehensive approach to ankle sprain prevention.
    • Family physicians play a key role in educating athletes and patients on implementing these preventive strategies.