Ankle sprains have always been considered as isolated injury entities, in which the passive ankle stabilisation system suffered an elongation due to trauma. Today, this concept of an isolated injury has evolved into a more holistic concept, interrelated with various components from different sources.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Propioceptive exercises
Usual exercises
Range of motion
Measurements of the articular range of the ankle joint
Time frame: At the beginning and at 9 months
Musculature Strength
Measurement of the strength of the musculature of the back of the leg by means of isokinetic tests
Time frame: At the beginning and at 9 months
Presence of Myofascial trigger points
Diagnostic criteria established by Travell and Simons, the presence or absence of active or latent myofascial trigger points will be assessed.
Time frame: At the beginning and at 9 months
Speed of contraction of the musculature
By means of the isokinetic tests and the aforementioned exploratory curves, the speed of contraction of the musculature of the back of the leg and foot will be evaluated
Time frame: At the beginning and at 9 months
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