Allied Health Resources-PT: Stress Fx Rehab

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Lindsay Wasserman discusses various topics related to foot and ankle injuries in runners and offers recommendations for their treatment and rehabilitation. Dr. Wasserman emphasizes the importance of foot core exercises, which involve activating the muscles in the foot to support the arch. She provides instructions for exercises such as doming, toe spreading, and toe yoga. These exercises are designed to improve foot strength and control. Dr. Wasserman also discusses the role of ankle mobility in foot and ankle injuries and suggests various mobilization techniques for the talus, subtalar joint, and fibula. Additionally, she highlights the importance of calf strength and posterior tibialis strength in the rehabilitation process. Dr. Wasserman discusses the return to running process, including a phased approach of gradual progression and monitoring for pain. She also addresses the use of an AlterG treadmill and gait retraining as options for returning to running and enhancing biomechanics. Throughout the video, Dr. Wasserman emphasizes the need for individualized treatment plans and the importance of addressing underlying factors contributing to the injury. She concludes by encouraging ongoing communication between patients and physical therapists in order to maintain long-term health and prevent injury recurrence.

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Lindsay Wasserman, DPT
Rehab for Running Injuries (PT Breakout)

from: "Getting Athletes Back on Their Feet" (2022)

Keywords

foot and ankle injuries

runners

treatment and rehabilitation

foot core exercises

ankle mobility

calf strength

return to running process