Effects of soft bracing or taping on a lateral ankle sprain: a non‐randomised controlled trial evaluating recurrence rates and residual symptoms at one year

Abstract Background After sustaining an ankle sprain, taping is often the standard treatment in primary care. Ankle braces are sometimes used as an alternative. This study aimed to compare the effects of four weeks of soft bracing or taping following acute lateral ankle ligamentous sprain (ALALS) on...

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Main Authors: Ellen Kemler, Ingrid van dePort, Sandor Schmikli, Bionka Huisstede, Arno Hoes, Frank Backx
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0069-6