ER osteopathy eases ankle sprains: study shows promise

This study tested whether a single osteopathic treatment in the emergency department can improve recovery from a mild to moderate ankle sprain. Fifty adults with recent sprains were randomly assigned to either standard medical care or osteopathic manipulation. Researchers measured pain, swelling, and ankle mobility right after treatment, then again at one and three weeks. The goal was to see if osteopathy could reduce immediate pain and speed up return to normal function.