What are the Types of Ankle

Injury Degrees?
By: Zoe Jessen
Independent Study Mentorship: Spring 2018
Teacher: Mrs. Click
Disclaimer

Some information is from

outside sources and
citations for pictures will be
on my works cited page
 Who is my ISM Mentor?
• My mentor is Monique Hambric (M.H)
• Monique is a Physical Therapist at Hope Rehab, located
at 2785 Gulf Fwy S Ste 125, League City, TX 77573
 She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from
Prairie View A&M University, and went on to attend the
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
 M.H received her Master of Physical Therapy Degree in
2007.
 Monique has been practicing at Hope Physical Therapy
since February of 2010. Monique’s professional
interests are treating sports and orthopedic injuries.
What is ISM & the course requirements?
• What is ISM? Juniors and seniors explore their career interests and work with a mentor to gain
real-world experience as part of this course for academically gifted and high achieving students.
• Requirements:
• Complete an in-depth mentorship/study in an area of interest (must be approved by ISM
teacher)
• Document a minimum of 3 hours of mentorship activities each week (Mentorship Activity Log)
• Complete a Journal Entry each week documenting your mentorship experiences (ISM Student
Journal)
• Complete an ISM Professional Portfolio (online format/Weebly) showcasing assignments
completed during the course and the final project
• Complete all of the required assignments
• Mid-Term Presentation (must include PowerPoint or Prezi)
• Develop a final product and presentation at the collegiate/professional level that is presented
to a panel of graders at the conclusion of the semester (must include PowerPoint, visuals,
completed product, portfolio and handouts. The final presentation will count as the SEMESTER
FINAL EXAM Grade for this course. The grade is based on the Mentor’s Evaluation- 50% and
Grader Evaluations- 25% each of the presentation.
Weebly Website
• https://zoecjessen.weebly.com
What is my Project Topic?
• Project Topic: My project topic is Three Types of Ankle Sprain Degrees
• What is it about?: My project is about discussing the three types of
ankle sprains/degrees and the recovery process for each. I will also be
discussing what has physically happened to the ankle and what are
the signs/symptoms.
• Why did I choose this topic? I chose this topic because at my
mentorship I have seen multiple ankle injuries, and have experienced
two ankle injuries myself. I find this project topic very interesting. I
hope to inform my evaluators on what I have learned this semester
on the ankle and what the degrees are.
 List of Key Points

1. What is a Grade 1 Ankle Sprain?

2. What is a Grade 2 Ankle Sprain?
3. What is a Grade 3 Ankle Sprain?
4. How common are ankle sprains?
5. Signs and symptoms?
Grade 1 Ankle Sprain
• Definition- A first degree
ankle sprain is when the
ligaments have been
stretched, but not torn.
• Signs/Symptoms- Mild
pain, some swelling, some
joint instability, mild joint
stiffness, and difficulty
jogging or jumping.
Recovery process-
• Weight barring as tolerated
• No splinting/casting
• Isometric exercises
• Full rang of motion and
stretching/strengthening exercises as
tolerated
• Physical therapy
• Normally takes 2-4 weeks to regain full
mobility
Grade 2 Ankle Sprain
• Definition-A second
degree ankle sprain is
the most common of
ankle injuries and is a
partial tearing of the
ligament.
• Signs/Symptoms-
Bruising, moderate Recovery Process-
pain, some loss of • Rest, ice, elevate
motion or use of the • Crutches for cast or
ankle, trouble walking. immobilization (boot)
• Physical therapy
• Can take about 4-6
weeks to fully recover
Grade 3 Ankle Sprain
• Definition- A third degree
ankle sprain is the most
severe of ankle injuries.
Within this sprain, the
ligament has been torn
completely.
Recovery Process
• Signs/Symptoms- Severe • Can take about 6-8 weeks
swelling, severe pain, maybe longer, depends
• Crutches are neccesary
instability of the joint, • Physical therapy is necessary
extreme loss of motion, • Ultrasounds to get joints
moving, reduce
walking can be painful. inflammation, and increased
mobility
• Possible surgery
reconstrucion
How common are ankle sprains?
1. Ankle injuries are often thought as sport injuries, but can still occur
from everyday activities
2. Men between 15 and 24 years old have higher rates of ankle
sprains, compared to women older than age 30 who have higher
rates than men.
3. Every day in the U.S., 25,000 people sprain their ankle.
4. More than 1 million people visit emergency rooms each year
because of ankle injuries.
5. Ultimately, the rates for experiencing an ankle sprain/injury is very
high (more common in athletic activities)
Current Event Assignment
• What is the Current Event Assignment? The current event
assignment is a assignment that is suppose to help us to
more successfully contribute knowledge to our project
choice.
• Title of Current Event: The Five Most Common Ankle
Injuries
• Why does it relate to my topic? This article relates to my
topic because it discusses various ankle injuries and
provides the recovery process for each. Although I wont
be talking about a specific injury, just the types of degrees,
I still feel this article and the overall current event
assignment has helped me learn more about the anatomy
of the human ankle. This knowledge helped me through
my project choice.
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Responsibilities

 Watch the patient’s development during therapy sessions and make notes on how the patient is
responding.
 Help patients who may need more support when moving from area to area in the clinic.
 Answerphone calls, file paperwork, discuss business with other physical therapist.
 Prep for upcoming therapy appointments by organizing the treatment locations based on the
patient’s needs.
 Talk with patients about their progress.
 Perform exercises to show patients the proper way.
 Clean up tables/area and set up any needed equipment for next patient
 Perform evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Research Slide
1. What is the recovery process for each Grade
Sprain?
2. What has happened to the ankle when this
occurs?
3. What are the signs/symptoms to these
degrees(sprains)?
4. Are ankle injuries quite common in both men and
women?
Product

For my product I designed an exercise

flow chart of a few exercises that take
place during a patients physical therapy
sessions on a word document.
Conclusion

•I have learned so many different things over

this past year such as medical terms,
ligaments, bones, and about the overall life
of a physical therapist. I hope to continue to
learn more about the anatomy of the
human body in college.
Thank You Slide
• I have learned so much this year and I owe it all to Mrs. Click and my
mentor Monique. I would like to take a minute to thank Mrs. Click for
choosing me to be in her ISM class this year and giving me this great
opportunity. Next, I would like to say that I greatly appreciate and
thank my mentor Monique for allowing me to shadow her and for
showing me what the life of a physical therapist was really like. This
experience has really helped me realize that I want to become a
physical therapist in the future and major in Exercise Science in
college. I would like to also thank my parents for always pushing me
to the next level and for making me the person I am today.
Works Cited
“About Us.” Hope Physical Therapy, www.hoperehab.net/about/.
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exercise/guide/ankle-injuries-causes-and-treatments.
Publishing, Harvard Health. “Ankle Sprain.” Harvard Health, May 2014,
www.health.harvard.edu/pain/ankle-sprain-.
Radhilashkar. “Have You Twisted Your Ankle Again?” Ankle Sprain |, 30 Jan. 2014,
myphysiocare.wordpress.com/tag/ankle-sprain/.
Silverman, MD Lance. “The 5 Most Common Ankle Injuries | Silverman Ankle and
Foot.”Silverman Ankle & Foot - Edina Orthopedic Surgeon, 19 Sept. 2016,
www.anklefootmd.com/the-5-most-common-ankle-injuries/.
“Sprained Ankle Clip Art.” We Clip Art, weclipart.com/sprained+ankle+clipart.
“The Three Degrees (Types) of Ankle Sprains.” BetterBraces.com,
www.betterbraces.com/ankle-sprain-degrees.
Trammell, Paige, et al. “Ankle Sprains: What Is the Recovery Time?” Drayer, Drayer
Physical Therapy Institute, 8 June 2016, drayerpt.com/blog/ankle-sprains-what-is-the-
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