ArticleThe Journal of manual & manipulative therapy2010
Evidence-based treatment for ankle injuries: a clinical perspective.
Article in The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Compression Wrapping for Acute Closed Extremity Joint Injuries: A Systematic Review.Journal of athletic training · 2020Pooled it
- The effect of taping versus semi-rigid bracing on patient outcome and satisfaction in ankle sprains: a prospective, randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2012Trial
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- Conservative Management of Acute Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle Injuries: An Analytical Literature Review.Cureus · 2023Review
- Pre-operative physiotherapy following unilateral ankle fractures at a tertiary hospital in South Africa: Perceptions of patients and nurses.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2021Article
- Ten-Year Epidemiology of Ankle Injuries in Men's and Women's Collegiate Soccer Players.Journal of athletic training · 2019Article
- MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE GRADE II LATERAL ANKLE SPRAINS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LIGAMENT PROTECTION: A DESCRIPTIVE CASE SERIES.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2019Article
- Athletic Training Service Characteristics for Patients With Ankle Sprains Sustained During High School Athletics.Journal of athletic training · 2019Article
- Effects of the standard physiotherapy programme on pain and isokinetic ankle strength in individuals with grade I ankle sprain.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2018Article
- Use of three-dimensional finite element models of the lateral ankle ligaments to evaluate three surgical techniques.The Journal of international medical research · 2018Article
- Impacting clinical evaluation of anterior talofibular ligament injuries through analysis of ultrasound images.Biomedical engineering online · 2016Article
- Clinical Practice Patterns and Beliefs in the Management of Hamstrings Strain Injuries.Journal of athletic training · 2016Article
- Effect of ankle braces on lower extremity muscle activation during functional exercises in participants with chronic ankle instability.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2014Article
- Comparison of two main treatment modalities for acute ankle sprain.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
- Lower limb ice application alters ground reaction force during gait initiation.Brazilian journal of physical therapyArticle
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Abstract
The most common ankle injuries are ankle sprain and ankle fracture. This review discusses treatments for ankle sprain (including the management of the acute sprain and chronic instability) and ankle fracture, using evidence from recent systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials. After ankle sprain, there is evidence for the use of functional support and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. There is weak evidence suggesting that the use of manual therapy may lead to positive short-term effects. Electro-physical agents do not appear to enhance outcomes and are not recommended. Exercise may reduce the occurrence of recurrent ankle sprains and may be effective in managing chronic ankle instability. After surgical fixation for ankle fracture, an early introduction of activity, administered via early weight-bearing or exercise during the immobilization period, may lead to better outcomes. However, the use of a brace or orthosis to enable exercise during the immobilization period may also lead to a higher rate of adverse events, suggesting that this treatment regimen needs to be applied judiciously. After the immobilization period, the focus of treatment for ankle fracture should be on a progressive exercise program.
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