Grade I Ankle Sprain

1. Grade 1 Ankle
Sprain
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by: Chloe Aiu & Zoey Kalahiki

2. What and Where is a Grade 1
Ankle Sprain?
• Slight stretching of
the ligament and
some damage to
the fibers of the
ligaments http://pediatrics.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-
• May be able to walk
treat/conditions/ankle-sprain
without pain or limp
• Located on the
ankle joint of the
leg
http://www.creativerehab.net/images/Ankle%201.jpg

3. What bony structures are
involved?
• Talus
• Fibula
• Calcaneus
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content/uploads/2012/04/ankle-sprain-drawing.jpg

4. The Ligaments Involved
• Calcaneofibular
ligament
• Anterior talofibular
ligament
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5. The two common ligaments involved
in a mild ankle sprain.

6. Initial Signs and Symptoms
•
• Worsening of pain when
walking, standing, pressing
on the sore area, or
moving the ankle inward
• Inability to move the ankle http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ds-
photo/getty/article/154/211/56569779_XS.jpg
joint without pain
• Popping or tearing sound
at the time of the injury
(possibly)
Pain, swelling, and bruising around the ankle http://enotes.tripod.com/pict9.jp
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http://bodyuse.info/wp-content/uploads/Ankle-
sprain-Symptoms-Prevention-and-
Treatment.jpg

7. Treatment of Mild Ankle
Sprain
• R.I.C.E.
• R-Rest the ankle by not
walking on it
• I-Ice should be applied
immediately. To keep
swelling down. (20-30
min.)
• C- Compression
bandages or ace-wraps http://medicalimages.allrefer.com/large/early-treatment-of-injury.jpg
immobilize and support
ankle
• E- Elevate ankle above
heart for about 48hrs.

8. Treatment continued...
- Isometric exercises
-Full range of motion
stretching/strengthening exercises as
tolerated
-No splinting or casting
-Weight bearing as tolerated

9. Prognosis
• Recovery time depends
upon the severity of the
ankle sprain and possible
accompanying injuries. But
2-3 weeks of rehabilitation
should allow the ankle to
be fully recovered.
• Exercises should be
started to maintain
flexibility and strength
when the swelling has
resolved and the patient
can walk without pain. http://goortho.net/img/plantar_flexion.gif

10. Works Cited
"Ankle Sprain: Symptoms, Ankle Pain, Swelling, and More." WebMD. WebMD, 23 Dec. -0001.
Web. 02 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ankle-sprains>.
Ligaments In Ankle. Digital image. Orland Park Otrhopedics. Orland Park Orthopedics, n.d. Web.
2 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.orlandparkorthopedics.com/patient-education/ankle-sprains>.
"Sprained Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS." Sprained Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS. American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons, Sept. 2012. Web. 02 Oct. 2012. <http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?
topic=a00150>.