J Manipulative Physiol Ther January 2015 PMID 25457977

Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability: a short-term, assessor-blind, parallel-group randomized trial.

Danella Lubbe, Ekta Lakhani, James W Brantingham, Gregory F Parkin-Smith, Tammy K Cassa, Gary A Globe, Charmaine Korporaal

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Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to compare the benefits of manipulative therapy plus rehabilitation vs. rehabilitation alone for patients with recurrent ankle sprain and functional instability.
  • Participants included 33 individuals who were randomly assigned to either treatment group, with outcomes being measured through pain levels and joint motion after a 4-week period.
  • Results indicated that those receiving manipulative therapy experienced greater short-term pain relief and fewer joint restrictions compared to those who only had rehabilitation, although there was no significant change in overall disability levels.

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Kaihang Li
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This paper used simple, transparent language to show their findings honestly. The methods, limitations, and further studies sessions are worth learning. Also, maybe the psychological effects of manipulative therapy on pain might need to be investigated. https://t.co/MEU8TOX2NL

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Kaihang Li
@dopa_lily · X

This paper used simple, transparent language to show their findings honestly. The methods, limitations, and further studies sessions are worth learning. Also, maybe the psychological effects of manipulative therapy on pain might need to be investigated. https://t.co/MEU8TOX2NL

Jun 1, 2021 · 2 followers View post →