Ankle (M)

What is the most most common ankle sprain causing damage to the Lateral Ligament?

• Inversion

• Eversion

• Aversion

How many bones involve the ankle?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which takes longer to heal?

• High ankle sprain

• Low ankle sprain

What is the name of the tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the heel?

• Zeus tendon

• Hercules tendon

• Achilles tendon

• Hermes tendon

A twisted, rolled and sprained ankle are all.....

• very serious

• basically the same thing

• very different

Who is more likely to get a sprained ankle?

• Men between 15-24

• Women under age 30

• Men over 50

If you sprain your ankle once you are more likely to sprain it again, especially if you don't allow for proper rest and healing

• true

• false

To help prevent additional ankle injuries what is something you should NOT tell your athlete?

• you need proper shoes

• you need to stretch and workout our ankles

• try to run on even surfaces

• once you sprain your ankle it is unlikely you will ever sprain it again

which of the following are symptoms of a sprained ankle?

• swelling

• brusing

• restricted range of motion

• pain bearing weight

Which of the following should you do to help an athlete after a sprained ankle?

• Rest

• Ice

• Compress

• Elevate