Back to semi-professional football

Problem

Fractured ankle

Treatment

Mobilisation, sports massage, exercise rehabilitation

Result

Return to match play

The challenge

Kane suffered from a fractured Fibula (lower leg bone) which in part makes up part of the Ankle joint. He came to me 2 weeks after having an operation to insert a plate. He was in an air cast walking boot at this point. Kane was a non-league footballer looking to get back to full match play.

Our solution

My first job was to regain full range of movement in his ankle. I did this by using Osteopathic mobilisation techniques and using Sports massage on his lower leg muscles. Once this was achieved the next task was to regain strength and balance control. This is first done in non-weight baring then partial, leading to full weight baring. This was achieved using different exercises for each stage.

Then the progression was to get him to start running. As this become possible I guided him back in to light ball work and eventually feeding him back in to club training.

03 · In his words

Gary has been great with me and I can’t thank him enough, having gone to him straight after my ankle surgery he has helped me get back to training in just 4 months. Pushing me when needed and offering me guidance along the way! I found Gary from reviews so hope anyone in the same situation as me will take the route I chose! I’ll be using Gary again for any niggles I have in the future! Thanks again !!

Kane Gilbert

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