Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2012
The effect of taping versus semi-rigid bracing on patient outcome and satisfaction in ankle sprains: a prospective, randomized controlled trial.
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- A systematic review of randomised controlled trials assessing effectiveness of prosthetic and orthotic interventions.PloS one · 2018Pooled it
- A systematic review of measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures for use in patients with foot or ankle diseases.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2017Pooled it
- Treatment of acute ankle ligament injuries: a systematic review.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2013Pooled it
- Randomized comparison of tape versus semi-rigid and versus lace-up ankle support in the treatment of acute lateral ankle ligament injury.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2016Trial
- The immediate effect of kinesiotaping versus neoprene brace on the ankle joint position sense in athletes with recurrent ankle sprain: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Gait study of surgical treatment and conservative treatment of acute ankle sprain: a single-center cohort study.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Clinical Outcomes of Non-Elastic Compression Bandage Versus Elastic Bandage Following Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of a Semi-Rigid Knee Orthotic Intervention on Pain, Physical Activity, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Rigid tape dynamic fixation in conservative treatment of acute anterior talofibular ligament tear: A retrospective cohort study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Taping for conditions of the musculoskeletal system: an evidence map review.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2020Review
- [Lateral ligament injuries].Der Unfallchirurg · 2018Review
- Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Non-linear Center of Mass Dispersion During the Y Balance Test.Frontiers in physiology · 2018Article
- [Lateral ligament injuries of the ankle joint].Der Unfallchirurg · 2013Article
- Comparison of two main treatment modalities for acute ankle sprain.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundFunctional treatment is a widely used and generally accepted treatment for ankle sprain. A meta-analysis comparing the different functional treatment options could not make definitive conclusions regarding the effectiveness, and until now, little was known about patient satisfaction in relation to the outcome.
methodsPatients with acute ankle sprain received rest, ice, compression and elevation with an compressive bandage at the emergency department. After 5-7 days, 100 patients with grade II and III sprains were randomized into two groups: one group was treated with tape and the other with a semi-rigid ankle brace, both for 4 weeks. Post-injury physical and proprioceptive training was standardized. As primary outcome parameter patient satisfaction and skin complications were evaluated using a predefined questionnaire and numeric rating scale. As secondary outcome parameter the ankle joint function was assessed using the Karlsson scoring scale and range of motion.
resultsPatient-reported comfort and satisfaction during treatment with a semi-rigid brace was significantly increased. The rate of skin complication in this group was significantly lower compared to the tape group (14.6% versus 59.1%, P < 0.0001). Functional outcome of the ankle joint was similar between the two treatment groups, as well as reported pain.
conclusionTreatment of acute ankle sprain with semi-rigid brace leads to significantly higher patient comfort and satisfaction, both with similar good outcome.
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