Steve:
As a complete package, I don't believe such a measure exists. But the
component parts most certainly exist. For pain, we generally use the Short
Form of the McGill Pain Quesionnaire (or we use a visual analogue scale to
be very simple). Volumetric measurements have been done to account for
changes in swelling but I don't know the reliability off-hand. Balance
and gait measures are available in various forms. Return to function can
be made simple (date of return to competitive play) or involve a complex
battery of performance tests. DF/PF range of motion may be impaired and
have functional consequences.There are also several passive instability
tests that may assist in identifying the degree of mechanical instability.
Isokinetic strength is commonly measured, but I have not heard good
support for the inclusion of strength measures in comparison to the
others listed above.
I believe you should find an adequate armory of test, although not without
controversy.
Murray
On Fri, 25 Aug 2000, Steve Hodgson wrote:
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> Dear colleagues
>
> In the near future I am to be involved a research study investigating the recovery of patients sustaining an inversion ankle sprain. After many hours searching I am unable to find a reliable/validated outcome measure that measures the swelling, pain, subjective stability and return to function. Does anyone know if such a measure exists? I would be most grateful for any help.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
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>
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