Digital Rehabilitation for Acute Ankle Sprains: Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ankle sprains are one of the most prevalent soft-tissue injuries worldwide. Physical therapy, especially progressive exercise, has proven effective in improving function, while preventing recurrence.

Objective

We aim to present the results of a fully remote and digitally guided rehabilitation program for acute ankle sprains.

Methods

We performed a prospective longitudinal cohort study of individuals eligible for workers' compensation, who were referred for digital rehabilitation therapy for a sprained ankle. Therapeutic exercise sessions were to be performed independently by the patient at home using the biofeedback device provided by SWORD Health. Primary endpoints were the change in self-reported Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Foot and Ankle Abili

SUBMITTER: Correia FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8517823 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature