Muscle adaptation with immobilization and rehabilitation after ankle fracture

Authors :: Stevens, Jennifer E.
Walter, Glenn A.
Okereke, Enyi
Scarborough, Mark T.
Esterhai, John L.
George, Steven Z.
Kelly, Marty J.
Tillman, Susan M.
Gibbs, John D.
Elliott, Mark A.
Frimel, Tiffany N.
Gibbs, C. Parker
Vandenborne, Krista
Source :: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Oct, 2004, Vol. 36 Issue 10, p1695, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: 3D-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used in patients with surgically -stabilized ankle mortise fractures to quantify changes in plantraflexor and dorsiflexor muscle size during immobilization and rehabilitation. The consequences of limb immobilization on rehabilitation outcomes in patients can be applied directly to optimize rehabilitation programs.