Not just a rolled ankle!

RETURN TO SPORT DECISIONS AFTER LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN REQUIRES A THOROUGH, MULTIFACTORIAL ASSESSMENT

Smith et al. (2021) compiled a consensus of opinion among 155 globally diverse health professionals, predominately physiotherapists and sports physicians working in elite field or court sports with postgraduate qualifications. Three rounds of surveys were completed to establish which assessment items should be included to inform return to sport decisions after an acute lateral ankle spain injury.

5 domains which encapsulate 16 items were agreed upon (see graphic below). A range of tests can be used to assess each item in the context of other elements such as tissue health, tissue stresses and risk modifiders.

Once a fracture is excluded by XR or Ottawa Ankle Rules, individualised physiotherapy must begin. Addressing each of these assessment items is vital to return to full function, unrestricted participation and to minimise the risk of recurring injury.

At Balgowlah Physio, we work through each assessment item one by one with every patient. Every rehabilitation is different, focusing on the impairment found to be in deficit. Each patient needs to demonstrate normal values before return to sport clearance can be given.

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Raising the standard as a Physiotherapist in Balgowlah

Every year, every month, every week we think about how to improve the quality of physio in Balgowlah. It has almost been 5 years since Balgowlah Physiotherapy was born, 12 years in the making. And to this day, we are trying to better ourselves. This month, Balgowlah Physio now has a dedicated phone line for getting a rapid response for appointments and advice. No more long holding on the phone to get through. Our direct line is (02) 8042 0128. Booking online remains the easiest - and you can see all possible appointment times there. But if you need to speak with somebody fast, call us direct.
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At Balgowlah Physio, we are here for the long haul. Through thick and thin. Win, lose or draw. Bright sunshine or heavy rainfall. We are here for the character building moments in the weeks and years to come.

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Deep abdominal assessment & measurement

Here at Balgowlah Physio, we are upskilling to take our assessments and treatment expertise to a new level.
With real time ultrasound technology, we can measure the size of your deep abdominals, internal oblique and external oblique. This helps to understand your recruitment patterns unseen with the naked eye.
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Boost your spring for Queensie Netball

Practice:

triple vertical jump

reverse Nordics

weighted squats

full range single leg calf raise repetitions to fatigue

single hop height..

..and jump, accelerate and leap at training!

what’s a reverse nordic? Come in and found out. We are a sports physio in balgowlah who can help at every level and every stage of rehab.

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Seaforth FC speed training

Practice:

vertical jumping

long jumping (from standing still)

arm swing racing

tantrum kicks

high knees..

..and 40 metre sprints

Jump online, book an appointment and see us. We are the sports physio in Balgowlah sponsoring the entire Seaforth football club!

Ongoing calf issues?

How is your strength? Flexibility? Powet? Work on each component and build your base..

No running until you have completed the standards!

We are your sports physio in Balgowlah who can take your rehab from start to finish without guessing along the way..