
Phase-adapted orthosis similar to nonphase-adapted orthosis in ankle sprains

November 2015
Phase-adapted orthosis similar to nonphase-adapted orthosis in ankle sprains
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early functional outcome of two different orthotic concepts in ankle sprains: a randomized controlled trial
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2015 Jul;135(7):993-1001Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty-seven patients with acute lateral ankle sprains were randomized to receive either the Malleo TriStep phase-adapted orthosis or the Aircast Air-Stirrup nonphase-adapted orthosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the two types of orthoses over 3 months in terms of functional outcomes following acute ankle sprain. Results indicated no difference between groups in terms of ankle (FOAS an...
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