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  • Exercise Therapy
  • Manual Joint Therapy
  • The Role of Physiotherapy

Therapies for Ankle Sprains: What's Best for You?

Therapies for Ankle Sprains: What's Best for You?

Why It Matters

Ankle sprains can be tricky to manage, but with the right therapy, you can speed up recovery and prevent future problems. Discover the best therapy options for your needs.
Contents
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Manual Joint Therapy
  • The Role of Physiotherapy

Exercise Therapy

Exercise therapy, including strengthening and mobility exercises, is essential for recovery. It reduces the risk of recurrence and improves functional outcomes. Exercises like foot circles and toe curls help restore motion and strength to the injured ankle.

Manual Joint Therapy

Manual joint therapy involves mobilizing the ankle joint to reduce pain and increase range of motion. It's especially useful during the rehabilitation of less severe sprains. This therapy should be performed by trained professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Ankle sprain therapy involves exercise and manual joint therapies to enhance recovery, increase mobility, and prevent future sprains.

The Role of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy provides a structured approach to rehabilitation, often including both exercise and manual therapies. Supervised sessions can help accelerate recovery, though home-based programs are also effective. Physiotherapists tailor programs to individual needs and progress.

FAQs

Is exercise therapy effective?

Yes, it reduces recurrence risk and improves recovery.

What does manual joint therapy do?

It relieves pain and improves ankle mobility.

Is physiotherapy necessary for recovery?

Physiotherapy can enhance recovery, but home programs can also work.

The Bottom Line

The right therapy can make all the difference in how quickly and fully you recover from an ankle sprain.
Get started: Talk to Doctronic to find the best therapy plan for your ankle sprain.
Additional References
  1. Bleakley CM, O'Connor SR, Tully MA, et al. Effect of accelerated rehabilitation on function after ankle sprain: randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2010; 340:c1964.
  2. Loudon JK, Reiman MP, Sylvain J. The efficacy of manual joint mobilisation/manipulation in treatment of lateral ankle sprains: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med 2014; 48:365.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.