British journal of sports medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Management of ankle sprains: a randomised controlled trial of the treatment of inversion injuries using an elastic support bandage or an Aircast ankle brace.
Lateral ligament ankle sprains are the single most common sports injury. ⋯ The use of an Aircast ankle brace for the treatment of lateral ligament ankle sprains produces a significant improvement in ankle joint function at both 10 days and one month compared with standard management with an elastic support bandage.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
An economic evaluation of a proprioceptive balance board training programme for the prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball.
To evaluate the cost effectiveness of a proprioceptive balance board training programme for the prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball. ⋯ Positive effects of the balance board programme could only be achieved at certain costs. However, if broadly implemented, costs associated with the balance board programme would probably be lower.