Ankle sprains are on of the most prevalent acute injuries treated in
emergency departments and physicians’ office, accounting for up to 10% of
sports-related injuries. The ankle sprain is probably the single most common
injury in sports and represents 20 to 25% of time lost because of injury in
running and jumping sports.
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of adjusting the
ankle in the treatment of subacute and chronic grade I and grade II ankle
sprains using a controlled pilot study.
Of the 30 participants, 15 were placed in a treatment group and 15 were
placed in a placebo group. Each of the 15 patients in the treatment group
received an adjustment. Each of the 15 patients in the placebo group received
five minutes of detuned ultrasound treatment. Each participant received a
maximum of eight treatment sessions.
The results of the study showed that although both groups showed improvement,
statistically significant differences in favor of the adjustment groups were
noted with respect to reduction in pain, increased ankle range of motion and
ankle function.
