Why would someone who is 3 months post-fibular fracture get worse after a basic theraband ankle exercise? 

Not everyone needs inversion and eversion theraband exercises. 

Right? 

This is an in-depth clinical discussion on understanding the “why” hidden in the patient narrative. 

And a specific process for assessing the whole foot, not just the ankle. 

We also discuss why this patient’s center of mass is biased toward her involved side and what implications this has for treatment.

A glance at this episode:

• [5:28] Patient’s ankle injury and physical therapy
• [10:58] Assessing a patient’s foot after a prolonged boot immobilization
• [15:14] Menopause and tendon issues after a fibula fracture
• [19:17] Rehabilitation strategies for a patient with a booted leg
• [23:53] Foot and ankle assessment and treatment
• [29:38] Assessing and treating a patient with lower extremity pain

Related links:

• Tough To Treat Website
• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient
• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription
• Access the Transcript