Lateral ankle sprain
Also called: sprained ankle
A stretched or torn ligament on the outside of the ankle, usually from rolling it inward.
Where the evidence stands
- 1 clinical practice guideline — start there.
- 0 recent reviews (systematic reviews and meta-analyses) and 0 recent randomized trials shown below.
- Most recent publication here: Apr 1, 2021.
Outcome measures clinicians use to track progress: Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
Clinical practice guideline
- Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision 2021 ↗
AOPT's revised guideline covering both first-time lateral ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability, with updated recommendations on bracing, manual therapy, and balance training.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Studies of studies — each pools the results of many trials.
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Recent randomized trials
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