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Physical Therapy for Ankle Impingement

Ankle impingement can occur when either soft or bony tissues are compressed within the ankle joint at the extreme end of a motion, such as pointing the foot sharply downward. This condition commonly affects gymnasts, dancers, runners, and football, soccer, and volleyball players as these activities require either a repetitive kicking motion or repeated extremes of ankle motion in dorsiflexion or plantarflexion. Physical therapy can reduce ankle impingement pain, heal and strengthen the ankle complex, improve overall balance, and help athletes and dancers return to sport and dance safely.

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Physical Therapy for Gymnastics Injuries

Gymnastics is an incredibly demanding sport that requires extreme strength, power, flexibility, and mobility of the entire body. Due to the extraordinary physical demands, high impact forces on the body, and rigorous training schedule of the sport, acute and overuse injuries can occur, most commonly in the ankle, knee, wrist, elbow, and low back. Physical therapists work closely with gymnasts to restore function, mobility, strength, and flexibility after an injury, ensure a safe return to sport, and prevent recurrent injuries.

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