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Lead
Franklin Pierce University
Age
16–60
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
* Primary complaint of ankle pain, status post inversion ankle sprain.
* The investigators decided to include patients with both acute and chronic ankle sprains since our previous work has shown that patients from both stage have exhibited positive benefits with manual therapy.66
* Age between 16-60 years old
* NPRS score \> 3 points (average score) over past 24 hrs.
* Does not meet criteria for needing radiographs per the Ottawa Ankle Rules
You may not be if
A combination of physical examination and self-report measures will be used to assess the patient's potential eligibility according to each inclusion/exclusion criterion.
* Red flags noted in the patient's Medical Screening Questionnaire (i.e. tumor, fracture, RA, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use, severe vascular disease, etc.)
* Prior surgery to the distal tibia, fibula, ankle joint, or rearfoot region (proximal to the base of the metatarsals).
* Grade III ankle sprain (as defined by the West Point Ankle Sprain Grading System and/or tenderness along the anterior medial malleolus as described by,51 fracture, or other absolute contraindications to manual therapy.
* Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
* Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule
Clareo Health | Manual Therapy and Exercise Versus Home Exercises in the Management of Patients Status Post Ankle Sprain
