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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Context:

  • Ankle sprains, particularly lateral ligament injuries from inversion trauma, are common in sports.
  • Current physical therapy strategies for ankle sprains lack consistent evidence-based guidelines.
  • Treatment outcomes vary significantly despite numerous available therapeutic approaches.

Purpose:

  • To systematically review the scientific literature on the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for ankle sprains.
  • To evaluate the evidence supporting various physical therapy modalities for lateral ankle ligament injuries.
  • To identify optimal evidence-based physical therapy strategies for ankle sprain recovery.

Summary:

  • Limited evidence supports the efficacy of physical therapies such as cryotherapy, electrotherapy, and ultrasound for ankle sprains.

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  • Functional treatment approaches demonstrate greater effectiveness compared to immobilization for ankle ligament injuries.
  • The heterogeneity of treatment protocols and combined modalities in studies prevents definitive conclusions on specific interventions.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for more rigorous research into effective, evidence-based physical therapy for ankle sprains.
    • Suggests a shift towards functional rehabilitation over traditional immobilization for better patient outcomes.
    • Informs clinicians and patients about the current state of evidence regarding physical therapy for ankle injuries.