Scimex: Physiotherapy given to patients with simple ankle sprains does not
benefit recovery when compared to basic self management of the injury at
home, reveals a study published by
The BMJ today. Fewer than half of patients had not reached ‘excellent recovery’ by six
months after injury, and there was little clinical difference between
those who had received physiotherapy versus usual standard care. Experts say the finding is important because management
of ankle sprains has substantial financial costs, and alternative
treatments should be sought to help recovery.
