“Lumbar spine – horse kick” Place yourself in the four-footed position and lift one leg. Extend this leg completely to the rear. The back remains straight and the gaze is directed downwards. You can also make small up and down movements from the hip. Change the leg after 10 seconds. There are 2 passes on … Horse kick
“Lumbar spine – pelvic lift” Lie down on a mat in supine position and put both feet up. The arms can either lie on the side of the body or crossed over the chest. Tilt your pelvis forward, tense your stomach and lift your hips upwards. There should now be a straight line from knee … Pool lift
The techniques used during physiotherapy help the affected person to get back on their feet as quickly as possible after the injury and to regain the full functionality of the damaged ankle joint. This is particularly important in the case of ankle fractures, since not only the bone but also cartilage, tendons and ligaments are … Physiotherapy for ankle fracture
Rehab/Exercises During rehabilitation measures after an ankle fracture, there are a variety of exercises designed to restore the stability, mobility, strength and coordination of the foot after the ankle fracture. Some of these exercises are described below. Mobilization The exercise is performed on the tilting board. Sit on a chair and place the injured foot … Rehab/Exercises | Physiotherapy for ankle fracture
Classification according to Weber An ankle fracture is usually classified by doctors according to its type and location. One way to do this is to classify them according to Weber. Weber’s classification of ankle fractures is based on the syndesmosis. The syndesmosis is mainly responsible for the stability of the entire ankle joint. It is … Classification according to Weber | Physiotherapy for ankle fracture
Duration of healing The duration of healing of an ankle fracture depends on the type, severity and extent of the injury. The actual fracture usually heals after about 6 weeks, whether conservative or surgical treatment is used. However, it may take considerably longer for complicated fractures involving ligament injuries than for a simple fracture. Thus, … Duration of healing | Physiotherapy for ankle fracture
“BWS – Swimmer” Lie down on a mat in prone position. The tips of your feet are in contact with the ground, your gaze is directed downwards. The arms are stretched out to the front. Now alternately lift one leg and the opposite arm 1-5 cm. Perform these movements 10 times per side. After a … Float
