Effectiveness of treatments for ankle sprain in athletes: a systematic review.
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https://doi.org/10.59856/arch.soc.chil.med.deporte.v68i1.60Keywords:
Ankle sprain; rehabilitation treatment; rehabilitation therapy; chronic ankle instability.Abstract
Introduction: Ankle sprain corresponds to one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries during the performance of any sport practice. Of the total number of traumatic ankle injuries, 40% are produced while playing sports. The literature shows different types of kinesiological treatments used for the management of this condition, however, there is no consensus for an effective kinesthetic approach.
Objective: To establish, based on recent scientific evidence, which is the most effective kinesthetic intervention in athletes with ankle sprain.
Methodology: The bibliographic search strategy employed in this study makes exclusive use of the following databases: PUBMED, SCOPUS, SPRINGER, SCIENCEDIRECT. The documents found were filtered according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria established in this research.
Results: All kinesiological interventions for the treatment of ankle sprain in athletes show positive results in the recovery of the injury; however, protocols involving resistance and balance show a greater impact on the recovery of this condition. On the other hand, functional taping, although it improves joint stability, does not generate significant recovery if used as the sole technique.
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