Fracture of the Bimalleolar
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the bimalleolar.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the ankle
- Swelling in the ankle
- Loss of ROM in the ankle
- Bruising
Causes:
- Twisting or rotating your ankle
- Rolling your ankle
- Tripping or falling
- Impact during a car accident
Treatment:
- Possible surgical intervention
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Weight Bearing Restrictions
Phase 2
Slant Board Straight Knee
Phase 3
Single Leg Squat And Touch
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