Ankle Injuries

Ankle sprains are a common injury that can cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the affected ankle. The RSQ1 muscle stimulation device can be a useful tool in the rehabilitation process for ankle sprains, helping to improve muscle strength, reduce pain and inflammation, and promote healing.

When an ankle is sprained, the ligaments that connect the bones in the ankle can become stretched or torn. This can cause pain and swelling in the affected area, as well as weakness and limited range of motion. Over time, the muscles around the ankle can become weakened as a result of decreased use and inactivity. This can further limit mobility and functional stability making it more difficult to recover from the injury.

The RSQ1 can be used to address these issues by delivering electrical impulses to the muscles around the ankle. By using the RSQ1 device to target specific muscle groups, painPRO’s Physiotherapist Chris Tierney or Chiropractor Dr. Anthony McDougall, can create muscle contractions that are stronger and more coordinated than those produced by voluntary movements. This can help to improve muscle activation, which may normally be painful after an ankle sprain, therefore preserving strength and quickly increasing the range of motion in the ankle. This will also reduce pain and inflammation in the affected area.

To use the RSQ1 for ankle sprains, the therapist will typically place the electrodes on the skin over the targeted muscles, usually those that are necessary to stabilize the ankle and have been compromised as a result of the injury. The intensity of the stimulation can be adjusted based on the patient's needs and tolerance level, and the therapist will typically work with the patient to find the most effective settings for their individual case.

During an RSQ1 session for ankle sprains, patients may feel a tingling or buzzing sensation in the affected area, along with involuntary muscle contractions. This sensation is modified by movement and will allow the patient to tolerate more intensity and a progression of movements not typically seen in the absence of muscle stimulation. This is a result of the RSQ1’s ability to activate the muscles that stabilize the ankle.

In addition to improving muscle strength and range of motion, the RSQ1 can also be used to reduce pain and inflammation in the affected ankle. By increasing blood flow to the area, the RSQ1 can help promote healing of injured soft tissue, and reduce the risk of further injury.

Overall, RSQ1 muscle stimulation can be a useful tool in the rehabilitation process for ankle sprains. By improving functional muscle strength, restoring range of motion, reducing pain and inflammation, and promoting healing, the RSQ1 can help patients recover more quickly and with less discomfort. If you have recently suffered an ankle sprain and are interested in using RSQ1 muscle stimulation as a part of your recovery, make an appointment at painPRO Therapeutics with Chiropractor Dr. Anthony McDougall or Physiotherapist Chris Tierney to see if it is right for you.