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 language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Sports Injuries |
| Subtitle of host publication | Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Second Edition |
| Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Pages | 1779-1791 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642365690 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783642365683 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Keywords
- Ankle surgery
- Exercise
- Proprioception
- Rehabilitation
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