Thread 1: Ankle Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are the most common type of ankle in

Thread 1: Ankle
Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are the most common type of ankle injury. Which sports are LAS most prevalent (hint: there are epidemiological studies for high school and collegiate sports that may contain this info.)? What is the most common mechanism of a LAS? What other injuries may occur with this mechanism? What aspects of the ankle anatomy make us more prone to LAS? What is the difference between a LAS and a “high” ankle sprain? What are the secondary structures that help provide stability to the lateral ankle?
Please cite scholarly sources.
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Thread 2: Heel Pain
A physically active 13-year-old boy is complaining of pain at the posterior heel below the attachment of the achilles tendon. What are the possible reasons for his pain and what is the most likely cause? Explain your reasoning. What is the anatomical significance of the location of his pain? Does his age make a difference in how he should be managed? Are there any risks in ignoring the problem? Are there other locations in the body in which similar conditions occur?
Please cite your scholarly sources.
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