Introduction

The following information is used for instructional purposes for students enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lane Community College. It is not intended for commercial use or distribution or commercial purposes. It is not intended to serve as medical advice or treatment. Contact howardc@lanecc.edu for permissions.

 

Objectives

• Review anatomy and muscles of ankle and foot.
• Review kinematics of ankle and foot.
• Identify signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome
• Describe common non-surgical management principles of hypomobility conditions.
• Describe common overuse ankle injuries and describe the associated causes and impairments
• Identify common ligamentous injuries of the ankle
• Select appropriate exercises and training activities based on recovery stage for the treatment of ligamentous injuries for surgical and non-surgical cases.

Video Supports

Approximately 60 minutes of videos are included to support application knowledge of textbook and lecture material.