Ligament injuries first aid.What are the necessary steps?

Ligament injuries are common in older adults.These type of injuries are very common in ankle end knee joint.Both these joints are weight bearing joints.Due to lack of strength chances of knee twisting and ankle is very common.Injuries can have negative impact on mobility of patients.

In cases of elderly these take  longer duration to heal.Patient caretaker have to be very cautious with elderly patients.  Especially in walking and standing sort of activities. 

 Ligament injuries management in Acute phase.

• Medical attendants must immediate stop every kind of weight bearing activity with their patients.
• Icing is the best remedy to control inflammation.
• Icing after every 2 to 3 hours for first two days.
• Compression is the other important step.
• In case of knee joint injuries knee cap gives perfect compression support.

Above mentioned remedies are really important in controlling inflammation.

At Weeheal our patient Caretakers understand the need of these first aid methods.

Passive mobilisation of surrounding joints.

For example, in case of ankle ligament injury,  surrounding joint will be the knee.

Passive movements can be performed by patient caregiver.

Purpose of doing this type of mobilisation is to maintain the blood flow through the affected joint.

This blood flow and passive movements helps in preventing stiffness.

Physiotherapist guidance is very essential in planning passive exercises.