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Ankle Fracture Post Operative Rehabilitation

Effects of a training program after surgically treated ankle fracture: a prospective randomized controlled trial

1. After a ten-week period, which of the following had returned to the same level as in an uninjured control group?

A. Strength and fatigue resistance in the plantar flexors. B. Walking speed on level ground. C. Walking speed on stairs. D. All of the above.

2. Compared to the control group, the younger subjects in the training group had better results in:

A. The plantar flexors only. B. The dorsiflexors only. C. Both the plantar flexors and the dorsiflexors. D. None of the above.

3. Sufficient strength in the _____ is important as it has been found as a strong predictor of stair-climbing and walking performance.

A. Plantar flexors B. Dorsiflexors C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of the above

4. In light of the referred studies, it seems as if patients can be expected to have limitations regarding at least physical functions still two years after injury.

A. True B. False

5. Neuromuscular training has been found to be inferior to traditional strength training after knee ligament injuries.

A. True B. False

6. Ankle fractures are all of the following, except for:

A. Typical sports injuries B. Daily activity injuries C. Injuries of all ages D. Ankle fractures are all of the above

7. The most important guidance in the training progress are the goals established by patient and physiotherapist together.

A. True B. False

8. The training model used in this study showed superior results compared to usual care in patients under the age of:

A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 60

Weight-Bearing and Mobilization in the Postoperative Care of Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Cohort Studies

9. Results of this systematic review and meta-analysis on a combination of cohort studies and randomized controlled trials show that after ankle surgery:

A. Active exercises accelerate return to work and daily activities compared to immobilization. B. Early weight-bearing tends to accelerate return to work and daily activities compared to late weight-bearing. C. Both (A) and (B). D. None of the above.

10. Active mobilization results in earlier return to work and/or daily activities of _____ days.

A. 7 B. 14 C. 21 D. 28

11. Direct active mobilization after surgery is advantageous compared to immobilization, and weight-bearing shows a similar trend.

A. True B. False

12. This meta-analysis shows an increased risk for complications with active mobilization after early weight-bearing.

A. True B. False

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