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Multidisciplinary Team Intervention Strategy Using the Rehab-Cycle and ICF Tool for Improving Stair Climbing in a Patient After Ankle Ligament Surgery: A Case Report

  • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
  • 2024, 19(4), pp.123-134
  • Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy
  • Received : October 15, 2024
  • Accepted : October 29, 2024
  • Published : November 30, 2024

SONG YO HAN 1 Kim, Jin-cheol 2

1서영대학교
2원광보건대학교

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary intervention using the Rehab-Cycle and International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) tools in improving the stair-climbing ability of a patient after an ankle ligament reconstruction. METHODS: A 22-year-old male, one month after an ankle ligament reconstruction, participated in a six-week intervention. A multidisciplinary team, including two physical therapists and a sports rehabilitation expert, provided evidence-based treatments focusing on the range of motion (ROM), strength, and balance. The assessments included the stair-climbing time, strength testing, ROM measurements, and balance evaluation using the one-legged stance test. ICF tools were used to monitor the functional improvements. RESULTS: After six weeks, the patient’s stair-climbing time decreased from 32 to 21 seconds, and the number of tripping incidents dropped from 3 to 0. The dorsiflexion and plantarflexion strength improved from Good- to Normal, and the balance time increased from 34 to 72 seconds. The ICF assessment reflected significant functional gains across multiple domains. CONCLUSION: Multidisciplinary intervention using the Rehab-Cycle and ICF tools improved stair-climbing ability, strength, and balance in a post-ankle ligament reconstruction patient. These findings support the integration of multidisciplinary, ICF-based approaches in rehabilitation programs to enhance the functional outcomes.

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