ANKLE
Physiotherapy following an ankle surgery is vital to restoring range of motion, strength, pain management and restoring function. At The Injury Clinic, our team will utilise a variety of key assessment and outcome measures throughout the process of rehabilitation. This means, our targeted treatment approach is individual to each person in order to optimise postoperative outcomes.
Common ankle surgeries we treat at The Injury Clinic:
- Ankle open reduction internal fixation.
- Achilles tendon reconstruction
- Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction
- Tibialis posterior tendon reconstruction
- Syndesmosis stabilisation
- Ankle joint fusion
- Ankle arthroscopy
VALD FORCEDECKS
Any specific type of ankle operation requires an individualised and specific rehabilitation program that is targeted to specific impairments. At The Injury Clinic, we utilise cutting edge VALD forcedeck and hand-held dynamometry testing to gather extensive data.
A few VALD forcedeck testing measurements we would look to assess when treating post ankle surgery:
- Isometric mid thigh pull
- Double leg hop test
- Single leg hop test
- Isometric Single leg calf raise
- Counter movement jump
- Drop Jump
This advanced testing system allows us to accurately monitor physiological adaptations. Thus, we are able to optimise our selected individual exercise selection and make data-based decisions regarding a return to running or sport timeframe.
RELATED INSIGHTS
METRICS OF THE FORCEDECKS
Learn about the metrics and common tests that you’ll find in your testing sessions
VALD TESTING
Force Plates are large platforms that measure the forces of which we put into the ground when we perform a specific movement or exercise.
TESTING INDEXES AND NORMATIVE VALUES
Assessing performance and asymmetries using our VALD systems have been incredibly advantageous in determining areas in need of focus within building programs and progressing through rehab.
STRENGTH TRAINING & PROGRAMMING
Strength Coaches at The Injury Clinic provide clients with individualised strength programs to help them achieve their goals.
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