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TEMPER: an acronym for ankle sprain rehabilitation
1Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York.
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Ankle sprains often lead to long-term disability due to incomplete rehabilitation. A comprehensive approach, like the TEMPER protocol, is crucial for effective ankle sprain management and preventing chronic instability.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Ankle sprains are common injuries with significant potential for long-term disability.
- Current treatment often lacks uniformity, contributing to suboptimal outcomes and chronic instability.
- The widely used RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol inadequately addresses full ankle rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the limitations of current ankle sprain management strategies.
- To introduce a structured and comprehensive rehabilitation protocol for ankle sprains.
- To emphasize the importance of a complete treatment plan in minimizing disability.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ankle sprain incidence, disability, and treatment.
- Analysis of the shortcomings of traditional RICE protocol.
- Introduction and explanation of the TEMPER (Treatment, Evaluation, Movement, Progression, Exercise, Rehabilitation) acronym as a comprehensive management framework.
Main Results:
- Standard RICE protocol primarily addresses edema, neglecting crucial aspects of rehabilitation.
- A structured approach is necessary for effective ankle sprain management.
- The TEMPER acronym provides a systematic method for complete ankle rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of ankle sprains requires a comprehensive approach beyond basic RICE.
- A structured rehabilitation program is essential for minimizing long-term disability and preventing chronic ankle instability.
- The TEMPER protocol offers a rational and complete framework for managing ankle sprains.