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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2020; 11(12): 534-558
Published online Dec 18, 2020. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i12.534
Published online Dec 18, 2020. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i12.534
Acute ankle sprain in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach
Farzin Halabchi, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14167-53955, Iran
Mohammad Hassabi, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 19979-64151, Iran
Author contributions: Halabchi F and Hassabi M contributed equally to this work; both authors contributed to all stages of the development of this manuscript from planning the structure, searching evidence, editing and revising the main text, preparing original photos, and the algorithm; both authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Corresponding author: Mohammad Hassabi, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Aarabi Avenue, Yaman Street, Tehran 19979-64151, Iran. hassabi@sbmu.ac.ir
Received: February 25, 2020
Peer-review started: February 25, 2020
First decision: September 21, 2020
Revised: October 4, 2020
Accepted: October 23, 2020
Article in press: October 23, 2020
Published online: December 18, 2020
Processing time: 293 Days and 1.7 Hours
Peer-review started: February 25, 2020
First decision: September 21, 2020
Revised: October 4, 2020
Accepted: October 23, 2020
Article in press: October 23, 2020
Published online: December 18, 2020
Processing time: 293 Days and 1.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Acute ankle sprain is the most common injury in athletes. Several interventions have been recommended in the management of acute ankle sprains, among them exercise and bracing have been recommended with higher level of evidence and should be incorporated in the rehabilitation process. An exercise program should be comprehensive and progressive including range of motion, stretching, strengthening, neuromuscular, proprioceptive and sport-specific exercises. The application of an evidence-based algorithmic approach considering the individual characteristics is helpful and should be recommended.