Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Acute ankle sprains are the most common lower limb injury in athletes and account for 16%-40% of all sports-related injuries. It is especially common in basketball, American football, and soccer. The majority of sprains affect the lateral ligaments, particularly the anterior talofibular ligament. Despite its high prevalence, a high proportion of patients experience persistent residual symptoms and injury recurrence. A detailed history and proper physical examination are diagnostic cornerstones.
Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
| The Ankle and Foot Exam (3.2 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
A graduate of Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Dr. Mitchell obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI. Dr. Mitchell completed her fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine/Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.
Dr. Mitchell is board certified in Family Medicine and board eligible in Sports Medicine. She received first at the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine Clinical Conference Research Presentation Podium and has been named a junior chief resident, and chief resident, in the past. Dr. Mitchell has a special interest in musculoskeletal injury evaluation and treatment, ultrasound guided joint injections and osteopathic manipulation. Known for being a kind person and good listener, Dr. Mitchell is extremely compassionate, loves getting to know her patients and enjoys a good laugh with them.
Disclosures: None
The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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