First-degree Ankle Sprains

Rehabilitation Centre Zivot100 enrolled

Overview

Grade I ankle sprains are common, especially among athletes, women, teenagers, and physically active individuals. While over a million cases are reported annually, this represents only half of the total occurrences. These injuries can lead to complications like chronic ankle instability or osteoarthritis. Treatment often involves conservative methods, including the PRICEMMS protocol (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation, modalities, medication, and support), while surgery is reserved for severe cases. Therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation play a key role in recovery. The Bowen technique, effective for other musculoskeletal issues, has not yet been extensively studied for Grade I ankle sprains.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Ankle Sprain 1St Degree

Interventions

CryotherapyOTHER

cryotherapy, therapeutic exercises, the use of braces, and the Bowen technique.

Eligibility

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with Grade I acute ankle sprain confirmed by a specialist physician in radiology, * Age of participants ≥ 18 years, * Individuals of both sexes Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent ankle injury, * Acute ankle sprains of Grade II and III, * Presence of other physical and/or mental health issues.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Subjective assessment of pain intensity

Measured on a numerical scale ranging from 0 to 10

Time frame: 3 weeks