Ankle sprains are so common among athletes that spectators often yell from the sidelines, “Walk it off!” However, this well-meaning advice can be risky if a player has suffered more than a minor sprain. Ankle sprains comprise 15% of sports injuries in the United States. They tend to increase in the fall as athletes play soccer, football, lacrosse, and other sports that require rapid pivoting. Failing to treat them correctly can lead to continuing joint instability, loss of motion, formation of scar tissue, and recurring injury. Sprains occur when ligaments, the bands of tissue that connect the bones, are injured during a collision or fall, causing pain, swelling, and bruising. (A strain is different, denoting injury to a muscle due to stretching or pulling.) Sprains are categorized into three types. A Grade 1 injury is marked by an overstretching of the ligament and requires two weeks to two months to recover. A Grade 2 injury involves an overstretching or partial ligament tear and can take 6–12 weeks to heal. A Grade 3 injury occurs when a ligament is torn and can take 9–12 months to heal. Stay in the Game: Get Proper Treatment for Ankle Sprains
Physical therapists can help reduce inflammation and restore range of motion, strength, and flexibility by using electrical stimulation, joint mobilization and stretching, therapeutic massage, and customized exercises to improve strength and prevent further injury. A physical therapist can also evaluate a patient’s gait and movement to spot areas of weakness and prescribe exercises to help. Sometimes, custom wraps and braces can provide stability and support to help prevent reinjury. As patients prepare to return to play, a physical therapist can also teach techniques to prevent further injury, including stretching exercises to warm up, proper body mechanics, selection of the right footwear, and ankle wraps or braces. Don’t let a sprain sideline you again! Reach out to us if you would like help recovering from an injury.
Horizon Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Presents:
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3–4 p.m. Swartz Creek Senior Center 8095 Civic Dr. #2 Knee Care: Empower Your Joints for a Pain-Free Life Dr. Jerome Adams, PT, DPT
Perfect Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
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6 cups sliced fresh peaches 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until blended, then spoon into prepared dish. 3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Cut in butter with forks or pastry knife until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 5. Add milk and stir until just blended. 6. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto peach mixture and drizzle melted butter on top. 7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until top is golden brown. 810-620-8042 3
Swartz Creek, MI 47473 Call 810-635-4122 to RSVP by Sept. 18
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