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Signs & Symptoms Treatment & Rehab

Signs & Symptoms Treatment & Rehab. Low Leg Lesson 2. Objectives. By the end of this lesson: You will recognize signs and symptoms of low leg injuries You will understand the treatments associated with the injury You will create the rehab that goes along with the injury.

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Signs & Symptoms Treatment & Rehab

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  1. Signs & SymptomsTreatment & Rehab Low Leg Lesson 2

  2. Objectives • By the end of this lesson: • You will recognize signs and symptoms of low leg injuries • You will understand the treatments associated with the injury • You will create the rehab that goes along with the injury

  3. Terminology Review • Tendonitis • Inflammation of musculo-tendon junction • Strain • Injury sustained in muscle or muscle tendon • Rupture • Tearing apart of body tissue • Acute • Sudden onset of injury • Chronic • Re-occurring or overuse lingering injury

  4. Achilles Tendon Injuries • There are three types of injuries sustained at the Achilles Tendon • Acute Achilles Tendon Strain • Chronic Achilles Tendonitis • Achilles Tendon Rupture • Each has it’s own signs, symptoms, treatment and rehab

  5. Achilles Tendon Strain • MOI: • Occur most often after ankle sprains or sudden excessive Dorsiflexion of the ankle. • S/S: • Acute pain and tenderness in the Achilles tendon • Extreme weakness with plantarflexion • TX: • Cold compressive wrap—Think RICE! • After ice, continue with compressive elastic wrap

  6. Achilles Tendon Strain • Rehab • Begin gentle stretching exercises soon after pain subsides • Strength exercises should begin with toe raises starting with both feet, progress to effected leg. • What other low leg strength exercises could be tried? • Stair stepping, Jump rope, Skips, Jogging, Running, Sprinting • Rehab should always be progressive to functional activity for the athlete

  7. MOI: Tendon is overloaded because of excessive stress during repetitive dorsiflexed movements. S/S: Gradual onset of pain and stiffness over a period of time Pain worsens with weight-bearing activity Increased work load + insufficient recovery Uphill running aggravates it Decreased flexibility in Gastroc & Soleus Stiffness in calf in mornings, limited strength with toe raise Heel cord maybe warm to touch & thick compared to other side Pain with passive stretching Achilles Tendonitis

  8. Achilles Tendonitis • TX • Stretch • Ice to reduce pain & Inflammation • Cross-friction massage to break adhesions • Rehab • Strengthening exercises • Toe Raises • Skips • Jump Rope • Others??

  9. Achilles Tendon Rupture • MOI: Result of a sudden pushing off action in foot with knee forced in full extension • Most common in “Stop and Go” type athletes • Seen frequently in those 30 yrs and older • Why?

  10. S/S C/O sudden snap in Achilles “Feels like I’ve been stabbed!” Pain is immediate but rapidly goes away Obvious swelling, pain Unable to do a Toe Raise TX RICE immediately Non-Surgical Route Non-weight bearing 6 weeks cast 2 weeks boot Surgical Route Post Surgical treatment Watch for infections NWB for 6 weeks Achilles Tendon Rupture

  11. Achilles Tendon Rupture • Rehab • ROM • Strength • Balance • Progress back into sports

  12. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome • MOI: • Repetitive Micro-trauma to the muscles on the medial side of low leg • S/S: • Inability to walk or run normally • Pain on medial side & lateral as well • May have tight gastroc, old shoes or not used to workouts

  13. MTSS • TX • RICE • Decrease workout • Rehab • Eliminate pounding • What workouts could we do? • Bike • Elliptical • Swim

  14. Anterior Compartment Syndrome • MOI • Muscles on the anterior side are enclosed in connective tissue • When the muscles swell, it compresses that tissue which causes pain

  15. Anterior Compartment Syndrome • S/S • Pain in low leg that increases with activity • Swelling that does not subside after rest • Hard, hot and red skin • Loss of motion at foot • Severe pain • TX • This is a referral to MD • The physician will make an incision to relieve pressure

  16. Anterior Compartment Syndrome • Rehab • Post surgical ROM exercises • Progress to weight bearing • Strength • Stretching • Incorporate cardio • Walking • Jogging • Running • Make sure there is not a reoccurrence

  17. Recap • Achilles Tendon can have 3 injuries…what are they?? • Shin splints are now called___________. • If an athlete complains of pain after activity and decreased motion in foot they have _____________________.

  18. Create a rehab program for the following athlete Runner complains of pain in low calf Injured after coming out of blocks at track meet Unable to walk normally Pain with palpation in Achilles tendon Slight swelling Unable to dorsiflex without pain Include Treatment Rehab from day 1 through day 10. Homework! 

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