Evaluation and Management of Ankle Sprains in Competitive Athletes

Course overview

Ankle injuries are considered to be the most common sport injury. Some deleterious effects include high recurrence rates, chronic instability, increased risk of osteoarthritis, and decreased future physical activity level. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to ankle sprain and foot injury rehabilitation. At the completion of this course, sports medicine professionals will be able to develop a well-established evidence-based plan for acute ankle sprain injuries, including the components of evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decision making, and prevention, to reduce long-term negative effects from this common sport related injury.