Ankle fracture
Want to know more about rehabilitation after an ankle fracture? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our physiotherapists.
The treatment process after an ankle fracture strongly depends on the severity of the fracture and the policy after the fracture has been diagnosed (with or without a cast). Read more about ankle surgery on this page.
Have you sustained an ankle fracture and can you start rehabilitation from the surgeon? Make an appointment here.
Have you had an ankle fracture?
If you have suffered a broken ankle, it is important to start physiotherapy as soon as possible. With some fractures, you will need to wear a cast for a period of time to allow the fracture to heal. Sometimes the choice is made to repair the fracture surgically – sometimes nothing needs to be done, i.e. no cast or surgery.
In all cases it is important to know when you can start your rehabilitation.
The first phase is aimed at reducing swelling and pain and stimulating the mobility of the ankle. That mobility is important to ultimately experience as few restrictions as possible in daily life and during sports.
Once the mobility has been optimized, strength building can be started in order to improve the load capacity and functionality of the ankle. That force is necessary to be able to take a brisk walk, for example, but also to optimize the stability of the ankle joint.
If the strength phase has been successfully completed, sport-specific training will take place. In this phase, attention is paid to the explosiveness of the muscles around the ankle joint and a start is made with running.
Before you can start running, your footwear will be examined. A gait analysis is performed, resulting in a shoe recommendation. Good shoes are the basis of the gait pattern and can be an important cause of the development of ankle complaints.
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Revalidation
Your rehabilitation is specifically aimed at the goals you set yourself. The first phase is about getting the pain and swelling under control and improving the mobility of the ankle. Subsequently, the load capacity of the ankle is improved. Finally, there is sport-specific training.
Intake
During the intake, your ankle problem will be mapped out on the basis of an interview and a physical examination.
Treatment plan
After the intake, a treatment plan is drawn up and discussed. It tells you what the best treatment is for you.
Treatment
If you have had an ankle fracture that does not require surgery, you will be treated according to one of our care plans. The care plan has been specially developed for ankle complaints after a fracture without surgery and shows good results.
Measuring moments
Tests are taken at fixed times and questionnaires are completed to monitor your rehabilitation. The outcome is evaluated and the treatment plan adjusted if necessary.
Ankle complaints
After an ankle fracture, there will be a lot of practice in our exercise room to build up mobility and strength. In addition, it can be decided to tape your ankle or to treat it with dry needling, manual therapy or the Mulligan concept.
Other ankle complaints
Other complaints?
If your complaint is not listed on our site, please contact us. Based on a conversation and physical examination, assess what may be the matter. Then we can draw up a plan of action with you.