
No added benefit of PT program over usual care in management of grade I-II ankle sprains

October 2017
No added benefit of PT program over usual care in management of grade I-II ankle sprains
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of early supervised physiotherapy on recovery from acute ankle sprain: randomised controlled trial
BMJ. 2016 Nov 16;355:i5650Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
504 patients with a grade I or II ankle sprain seeking care in an acute care setting were randomized to usual care, including protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (PRICE) with or without participation in a standardized physiotherapy program. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if patients who participated in the physiotherapy program demonstrated significantly better function on...
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