12055 - Ankle Owner's Manual

Ankle Owner's Manual This longtime favorite, featuring medical and cartoon art, has been refreshed with a new look. Ankle Owner's Manual presents the most common self-care and exercise recommendations for ankle injuries based on current practice standards.

Ankle function and anatomy

Evaluation and diagnostic tests

Sprains, fractures and Achilles tendonitis and ruptures

Stresses importance of self-care, rehab and exercises

How to treat sprains and strains with R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation), self-care skills

Braces and casts

Rehab exercises: proprioception and elastic tubing resistance

Tips for a good recovery and prevention of future ankle problems

8 pages, cartoon illustrations, anatomical artwork