Ankle Fracture Treatment - Recovery Time & Exercises

In this video, Maryke explains what happens to your ankle when it's stuck in a cast and how this affects your recovery. She discusses broken ankle recovery times and what can delay recovery. Then she discusses and demonstrates what exercises you can do for your broken ankle while it is still in the cast. Lastly she demonstrates and discusses what exercises should be included in your rehab plan once your ankle fracture has healed.

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📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:00 Effects of immobilisation
00:06:05 Broken ankle recovery time
00:08:55 Broken ankle exercises while in boot
00:12:57 Broken ankle exercises after cast
00:13:51 Load-bearing capacity
00:15:30 Exercises for the nervous system
00:20:25 Stretches or mobility exercises
00:23:30 Strength training exercises
00:29:21 How we can help

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References:
Campbell, M., et al. (2019). "Effect of immobilisation on neuromuscular function in vivo in humans: a systematic review." Sports Medicine. 49(6): 931-950.

Knapik, Derrick M., et al. (2013) "The basic science of continuous passive motion in promoting knee health: a systematic review of studies in a rabbit model." Arthroscopy. Oct; 29(10):1722-31. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2013.05.028

Haggert, M., et al. (2020). "Determining the effects of cross-education on muscle strength, thickness and cortical activation following limb immobilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis." The Journal of Science and Medicine. 2(4): 1-19.

Andrushko, J. W., et al. (2018). "Unilateral strength training leads to muscle-specific sparing effects during opposite homologous limb immobilization." Journal of Applied Physiology. 124(4): 866-876.