Because of the physical exertion involved, dancers are very susceptible to the fact that their ankle has twisted.
Dancers never want to dance for a week or more. By using the appropriate physical therapy for ankle sprains, however, dancers can be leaping again in no time.
Yes Sprain, Yes Pain
When a dancer sprains an ankle, this often leads to pain and swelling. When an ankle is twisted, the lateral ligaments in the ankle tear. This is the source of the discomfort. The severity of the pain depends on the severity of the injury. Some ankle sprains may heal themselves with the help of an ace bandage, while others might require lengthy recuperation.
Medical Care
When a dancer sustains a foot or ankle injury, they should always seek professional medical help. Even if the ankle feels fine the next day, continuing to immobilizing boots.
Doctomatic of a larger issue. Because of the quick twists, jumps, and directional changes required in dance, more severe ankle injuries can occur, such as fractures.
The Benefits of Physical Therapy
After getting checked by a physician, a dancer with ankle sprains should consider physical therapy. Physical therapists can give dancers the assistance they need during recovery time. When confronted with dancing injuries, physical therapists will first prescribe a treatment plan focused on reducing pain. This may involve gentle stretching, and the physical therapist will work to strengthen the muscles with appropriate exercises.
With the help of physical therapy, the pain should start to go overboard with balance exercises.
Returning to Class
After an appropriate length of time, the dancer can return to stave off future injury, recurrence is a distinct possibility.
Being a dancer is difficult on the body. It puts an immense amount of strain on the foot, perhaps the most important tool in the dancer’s arsenal. With the appropriate care, however, dancers can easily recover from ankle sprains. Effective physical therapy techniques ensure that dancers have the lengthy careers they’ve always dreamed of.
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About the Author
Dr. Lev Kalika is a world-recognized expert in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, with 20+ years of clinical experience in advanced rehabilitative medicine. In addition to operating his clinical practice in Manhattan, he regularly publishes peer-reviewed research on ultrasound-guided therapies and procedures.
Dr. Kalika is an esteemed member of the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment ((SMST), and the only clinician in New York certified by the ISMST to perform extracorporeal shockwave therapy. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), and has developed his own unique approach to dynamic functional and fascial ultrasonography.
In this instance, an athlete was originally diagnosed with minor quadriceps muscle strain and was treated for four weeks, with unsatisfactory results. When he came to our clinic, the muscle was not healing, and the patients’ muscle tissue had already begun to atrophy.
Upon examination using MSUS, we discovered that he had a full muscle thickness tear that had been overlooked by his previous provider. To mitigate damage and promote healing, surgery should have been performed immediately after the injury occurred. Because of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, the patient now has permanent damage that cannot be corrected.
The most important advantage of Ultrasound over MRI imaging is its ability to zero in on the symptomatic region and obtain imaging, with active participation and feedback from the patient. Using dynamic MSUS, we can see what happens when patients contract their muscles, something that cannot be done with MRI. From a diagnostic perspective, this interaction is invaluable.
Dynamic ultrasonography examination demonstrating the full thickness tear and already occurring muscle atrophy due to misdiagnosis and not referring the patient to proper diagnostic workup
Demonstration of how very small muscle defect is made and revealed to be a complete tear with muscle contraction under diagnostic sonography (not possible with MRI)
Complete tear of rectus femoris with large hematoma (blood)
Separation of muscle ends due to tear elicited on dynamic sonography examination
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