Conservative Management and Prevention of Ankle Sprains in Athletes
Course Overview
Ankle injuries are considered the most common sports injury. Some deleterious effects related to these common injuries include high recurrence rates, chronic instability, increased risk of osteoarthritis, and decreased future physical activity level. Lecture techniques will be implemented to achieve the stated objectives. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to ankle sprain and foot injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation. Sports medicine professionals will be able to develop a multidimensional evidence-based plan for acute ankle sprain injuries, including the components of evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decision making, and prevention to reduce long-term negative effects from this common sports-related injury.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the incidence and prevalence of ankle sprains in competitive athletes leading to the significant need for proper management.
- Distinguish between various types of common ankle sprains in an athletic population.
- Choose appropriate exercises to implement throughout the rehabilitation process to manage these injuries.
- Apply a return to play plan for competitive athletes to allow for safe and effective participation.
- Interpret various functional test and measures used to assess readiness for return to play and reduction in recurrence.
About the Author/Presenter
J.D. Boudreaux received a bachelor of science degree from McNeese State University in 2003 as well as a master of physical therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–Shreveport in 2005. In August 2003, he became nationally certified as an athletic trainer. He obtained his Sports Certified Specialist certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011 and recertified in 2021. He completed his EdD degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe in curriculum and instruction in Fall 2018. He has over 15 years of experience as a dual credentialed sports medicine professional. He has spent 7 years managing acute athletic injuries and directing the postsurgical rehabilitation of high-level athletes at the collegiate level. Furthermore, he has served as a visiting lecturer and clinical preceptor for an athletic training education program. Currently, he is employed by a sports medicine clinic as a director of sports medicine for an outreach program in south Louisiana and works within a private outpatient sports medicine clinic delivering care in conjunction with other medical professionals to a variety of individuals, including high school and collegiate athletes. J.D. is married to Stephanie Mayeux and is the proud father of two daughters, Olivia and Anniston.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
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