First-degree Ankle Sprains

Rehabilitation Centre Zivot

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Ankle Sprain 1St Degree

Treatments: Other: Cryotherapy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06645262

A2024

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ weeks old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

100 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental Group

Description:

In this group, the intervention will consist of cryotherapy, therapeutic exercises, the use of braces, and the Bowen technique.

Treatment:

Other: Cryotherapy

Control Group

Description:

In this group, the intervention will consist of cryotherapy, therapeutic exercises, the use of braces, and manual massage.

Treatment:

Other: Cryotherapy