Physiotherapy - Ankles

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Quiz: Do You Understand Physiotherapy - Ankles?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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1

The first step of physiotherapy will be creating a customized treatment plan with your physician and physiotherapist.

Explanation:
A physiotherapist can help you heal and avoid re-injury when you return to sport or daily tasks. The first step will be creating a customized treatment plan with your physician and physiotherapist.
2

Your physiotherapist will probably start with TENS to treat your ankle injury.

Explanation:
Usually, your physiotherapist will start you off with exercises to improve your range of motion and strengthen your ankle. You may do these in the hospital and/or physiotherapy clinic and will likely continue with a home exercise program. You may also do some trunk exercises, because while you can’t weight bear on your ankle, you need to keep your trunk strong.
3

Hands-on techniques are a popular physiotherapy technique.

Explanation:
Your physiotherapist may use hands-on techniques such as joint mobilization and massage to treat your ankle injury.
4

Ultrasound uses thin needles inserted into pressure points.

Explanation:
Ultrasound is a deep heating treatment that is administered by your physical therapist using a wand that’s connected to an ultrasound machine pressed against your skin.
5

Taping the injured site can help provide stability while your injury heals.

Explanation:
Your physiotherapist may tape the injured site to provide support and stability while your ankle injury heals.