Treatment and prevention of acute and recurrent ankle sprain: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis

Conclusions For the treatment of acute ankle sprain, there is strong evidence for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and early mobilisation, with moderate evidence supporting exercise and manual therapy techniques, for pain, swelling and function. Exercise therapy and bracing are supported in the prevention of CAI.
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Ankle instability, BJSM Reviews with MCQs, Complementary medicine, Physiotherapy, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Trauma, Injury Source Type: research