Proprioceptive and functional exercises after ankle surgery

  • Defne Kaya
  • , Inci Yuksel
  • , Egemen Turhan
  • , Mehmet Asik
  • , Mahmut Nedim Doral

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to summarize rehabilitative approaches after ankle surgery. An emphasis is placed on the role of proprioceptive and functional exercises in the treatment and recovery after ankle surgery. Evidence surrounding ankle rehabilitation, proprioceptive training, balance training, and special functional exercises and their effects on ankle function after surgery are reviewed. There are a large number of articles concerning ankle treatment options utilized for ankle surgery. Future directions of research are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSports Injuries
Subtitle of host publicationPrevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Second Edition
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages1779-1791
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9783642365690
ISBN (Print)9783642365683
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Ankle surgery
  • Exercise
  • Proprioception
  • Rehabilitation

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