Short-Term Effect of Manual Therapy & Taping on Subacute Ankle Sprains with Potential Syndesmotic Sprain: A Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Case Series.

Background

Syndesmotic ankle sprains can occur in up to 17% of ankle trauma and can lead to long-term disability. This study describes the management of seven patients with subacute, high-grade ankle sprains with concerns of concurrent syndesmotic strain utilizing manual therapy and rigid sports taping.

Methods

Seven active duty military members with clinically diagnosed, high-grade ankle sprains and concern for syndesmotic sprain participated in this case series. All patients received multi-modal treatment consisting of manual therapy, rigid sports taping, progressive exercises, and proprioceptive training. Decrease in Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) following manual therapy and taping treatment, number of sessions before discharge, and the

SUBMITTER: Shumway JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8967195 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature