HAVE YOU EVER INJURED YOUR ANKLE AND ICED IT LIKE YOU'RE "SUPPOSED TO," AND THEN LATER DOWN THE ROAD YOU RE-INJURE IT YET AGAIN?
Yes! Ankle sprains and strains are a common everyday occurrence and even the mildest of sprains can temporarily affect your training and mobility. A sprain/strain can lead to chronic issues and loss of performance later in life when not properly cared for and managed. Severe cases can lead to lengthy rehabilitation and even surgery.
Icing alone won't heal the injury over time, and then the doctor bills start to add up as you seek help. With the cost of healthcare on the rise and no sign of that trend improving, it's even more necessary to learn how to safely self-treat and manage common musculoskeletal and mobility related conditions.
How about a better way to safely self-treat and manage an ankle sprain/strain?When you can confidently self-treat, you can limit pain levels, return to activity faster, prevent reoccurrences, and save money! In Treating Ankle Sprains and Strains, you will learn how to confidently self-treat in order to resume your training and normal activities without the risk of additional damage, injury or re-injury.
I will walk you through the treatment plan on how to rehabilitate your ankle by beginning with the acute phase of rehabilitation through the intermediate (sub-acute) phase of rehabilitation and concluding with a return to full activity and sport. In this step-by-step rehabilitation guide (complete with photos and detailed exercise descriptions), you will discover how to implement prevention and rehabilitation strategies so that you can safely return to activity. Let's get started!
About the Author: Ben Shatto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a doctor of physical therapy and is a board certified Orthopaedic Certified Specialist in Physical Therapy as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Ben's goal is to help proactive adults of all ages to understand how to safely self-treat and manage common musculoskeletal, neurological, and mobility related conditions in a timely manner so they can reach their optimal health without breaking the bank by utilizing the overpriced healthcare system in the United States.
Ben's physical therapy practice is primarily dedicated to helping clients learn how to self-treat orthopaedic conditions and how to manage chronic health issues. He works with people of all ages and abilities ranging from office workers to runners, CrossFitters, to those with fibromyalgia, severe arthritis or other degenerative conditions. His passion is to empower people with education, guidance, and motivation, so that they may achieve optimal health.
Ben is the author of the website ThePhysicalTherapyAdvisor.com. He is a frequent contributor to popular websites and podcasts including: Marathon Training Academy, The Longevity and Biohacking Show, and Competitor Magazine.
Ben runs recreationally and occasionally competes (as time allows) in races ranging from the 10k to the marathon. He is always experimenting with different training protocols and training methods, along with regularly participating in CrossFit, weightlifting, and jujitsu.
