Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains account for 10% of all sport-related injuries. And, according to a recent study published in the

The Chiropractic group received five minutes of Chiropractic adjustments, two times a week for four weeks; the placebo group received a sham ultrasound treatment. Participants were evaluated at the first treatment, the final treatment and at a onemonth follow-up exam.

Significant differences were noted between the two groups. Results showed that Chiropractic is a more effective treatment for ankle sprains. Within six to eight adjustments, Chiropractic showed it is effective in promoting better healing, decreased pain and inflammation, prevents further injury and promotes flexibility, among patients who suffer from ankle sprains.

inversion sprains,” Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics,” January 2001, Vol. 24, pp. 17-24.

ournal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics,  Chiropractic adjustments are more effective than other modes of treatment. 30 subjects participated in the study. 15 people were assigned to the Chiropractic group and 15 were assigned to the placebo group. All of the participants received a maximum of eight treatments, over four weeks.SOURCE: “The efficacy of adjusting the ankle in the treatment of subacute and chronic grade I and II ankle