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This guideline aimed to advance current understandings regarding the diagnosis, prevention and therapeutic interventions for ankle sprains by updating the existing guideline and incorporate new research. A secondary objective was to provide an update related to the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic procedures, therapeutic
Diagnosis of an ankle sprain is made based on clinical presentation and examination. Your healthcare professional may order an X-ray to exclude any bone injury. Treatment post injury. It is important to work on improving range of movement, strength, and sensory abilities soon after injury.
This guideline aimed to advance current understandings regarding the diagnosis, prevention and therapeutic interventions for ankle sprains by updating the existing guideline and incorporate new research.
The JOSPT published updated clin-ical practice guidelines on diagnosing, managing, and prevent-ing acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability in the April 2021 issue. Content experts reviewed research, summarized all the information, and developed recommendations to help clini-cians and patients.
Ankle Sprain Protocol. Immediately begin using: Rest from all activities that cause pain or. Place an ice bag on the ankle for 15 to 20. Wrap an elastic bandage from the toes to mid calf, using even pressure. Wear this until swelling decreases. Loosen the wrap if your toes start to turn blue or feel cold.
31 mar 2021 · The JOSPT published updated clinical practice guidelines on diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability in the April 2021 issue. We share what the experts found and what it means for you or for someone for whom you may be caring.
This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through non-operative management of lateral ankle sprain. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) as well as criterion based.
