Evaluation of Inversion Ankle Sprains
Chris Owens, PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Includes all course content in digital format
Prerequisites Required
Description
The approximate incidence of ankle sprains in the general US population is 2% per 1,000 at risk persons. The incidence of foot and ankle injuries is much greater for sports participants. Foot and ankle injuries account for 27% of all injuries that result in at least one day of missed sports participation in Division 1 collegiate athletes. Most of these injuries effect the lateral ligamentous structures due to inversion trauma. Inappropriate diagnosis and management of these injuries can lead to chronic pain and dysfunction that may limit sports participation as well as recreational activities. It is imperative that clinicians possess strategies to recognize, manage, and prevent complications related to inversion ankle sprains.
This course will assist clinicians with prioritizing examination tests and measures by presenting a tissue specific approach to clinical examination of the foot and ankle. Clinicians will be provided with a systematic examination approach that will allow them to categorize the multiple complications that can present as a result of inversion ankle sprains. A case-based clinical reasoning approach to treatment will provide participants with the ability to clearly communicate findings with patients and colleagues.
Highlights
- Immediately provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the ankle
- Learn a rapid examination process for assigning patients to effective treatment-based categories
- Acquire the most reliable and relevant clinical information with minimal tests and measures as well as special tests
- Use a valid systematic approach to interpreting complex clinical problems
- Communication tools to effectively collaborate with all treatment team members, including referral sources
Learning Objectives
- Describe the relevant regional anatomical contributions to normal foot and ankle function.
- Categorize all relevant patient history and examination information as a means of making appropriate patient plan of care decisions.
- Educate patients appropriately based on examination findings.
- Skillfully gather appropriate clinical information through tests and measures and selected special tests
Course Content
| Evaluation of Inversion Ankle Sprains | SCORM Package | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
- The Foot and Ankle
- Anatomical considerations for the foot and ankle
- Inversion ankle sprain complications
- Examination of the Foot and Ankle – Case Study
- Patient history
- Review of medical history/patient profile
- Presenting complaints/functional limitations
- Patient examination – Evidence-based considerations
- Interpretation of examination findings
- Evaluation
- Prognosis
- Interventions
- Patient history
Chris Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT has over 20 years experience treating patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Owens was recognized in 1998 by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. In 2006, he became a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics, and was accepted as fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Dr. Owens has published many peer-review articles and presented his distinguished research at conferences in orthopedic manual physical therapy. He has offered continuing education instruction nationally for physical therapists in orthopedic manual physical therapy for 15 years. Dr. Owens has taught musculoskeletal management at the Hampton University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut and his Doctorate of Science from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.
DISCLOSURES
FINANCIAL: S. Chris Owens is compensated by Summit as an instructor.
NONFINANCIAL: S. Chris Owens has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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