Postoperative Rehabilitation of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review

This study found implementation of a rehabilitation protocol after surgical intervention could improve balance and subjective functional outcomes. It also determined that early weight-bearing may allow for early strengthening as range of motion returns faster. Further research is required utilizing larger randomized studies to better evaluate the outcomes of specific rehabilitation protocols in this patient population.
Source: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research