ANKLE SPRAINS

This study tested whether a short, daily exercise program could prevent ankle sprains in new army recruits during their demanding six-month training. Researchers enrolled 786 young male soldiers and measured their strength, balance, and ankle health. The goal was to see if the da…

This study tested a medicated skin patch designed to reduce pain from mild ankle sprains. Researchers compared the pain-relief patch to a placebo patch in 69 adults who had recently sprained their ankle. The main goal was to see if the active patch was better at reducing pain, es…

This study tested whether a single osteopathic treatment session in the emergency department could help people with recent ankle sprains. 50 adults with a fresh sprain (within 72 hours) were randomly assigned to receive either standard medical care or an osteopathic consultation.…

This study tested if adding a specific nerve gliding exercise to standard balance training helps people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers compared two groups of 20 adults with a history of repeated ankle sprains. One group did balance exercises alone, while the other di…

This small, completed pilot study tested if adding psychological techniques to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic ankle instability. 36 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the combined mental-physical therapy or just a home exercise program. The…