STUDY QUESTION Is accelerated functional rehabilitation better for recovery after ankle sprain than current standard treatment? SUMMARY ANSWER Using an accelerated exercise protocol after ankle sprain resulted in improved short term ankle function compared with standard care. WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (PRICE) are commonly recommended in the acute management of ankle sprains, but few randomised controlled trials have studied the effectiveness of this intervention. Incorporating therapeutic exercises during the first week after ankle sprain resulted in significant improvements in short term ankle function.
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STUDY QUESTION Is accelerated functional rehabilitation better for recovery after ankle sprain than current standard treatment? SUMMARY ANSWER Using an accelerated exercise protocol after ankle sprain resulted in improved short term ankle function compared with standard care. WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (PRICE) are commonly recommended in the acute management of ankle sprains, but few randomised controlled trials have studied the effectiveness of this intervention. Incorporating therapeutic exercises during the first week after ankle sprain resulted in significant improvements in short term ankle function.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.