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Cryotherapy in ankle sprains.

J E Hocutt, R Jaffe, C R Rylander

    The American Journal of Sports Medicine
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    Early cryotherapy (cold therapy) significantly speeds ankle sprain recovery compared to heat therapy. Applying cold within 36 hours of injury leads to faster healing and return to activity for ankle sprains.

    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Physical Therapy

    Background:

    • Ankle sprains are common injuries, often treated with conservative methods.
    • The optimal timing and type of therapeutic modality for ankle sprain recovery remain areas of investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness of cryotherapy versus heat therapy for ankle sprain recovery.
    • To evaluate the impact of treatment initiation timing on recovery outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty-seven participants with ankle sprains were divided by injury severity and treatment group (cryotherapy vs. heat therapy).
    • Therapies were administered for 15 minutes, 1-3 times daily for at least three days, starting at different intervals post-injury (<1 hour, 1-36 hours, >36 hours).
    • Sprains were graded, with a focus on conservative treatment outcomes.

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    Main Results:

    • Cryotherapy initiated within 36 hours post-injury demonstrated statistically superior outcomes for complete and rapid recovery compared to heat therapy.
    • Patients with Grade 4 sprains receiving early cryotherapy (within 36 hours) returned to full activity in an average of 13.2 days.
    • Late cryotherapy (>36 hours) or heat therapy resulted in significantly longer recovery times (30.4 and 33.3 days, respectively).

    Conclusions:

    • Early application of cryotherapy, combined with adhesive compression, is an effective treatment for ankle sprains.
    • Initiating cryotherapy within 36 hours of injury promotes earlier and more complete recovery than delayed cryotherapy or heat therapy.