The Role of Joint Manipulation and MET in the Treatment of Lateral Ankle Sprain and Chronic Ankle Instability
Guðfinnsson, Helgi; Andersson, Marcus (2021)
2021
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021093018173
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021093018173
Tiivistelmä
Lateral ankle sprains are common injuries which are often followed by sequelae such as chronic ankle instability, which is associated with adverse outcomes such as pain, increased risk of re-injury, osteoarthritis and significant lost time at work.
This thesis reviewed the role of joint manipulation and MET, commonly utilized treatment techniques in Osteopathy and other manual therapy professions, in the treatment of lateral ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability. 12 studies with a total of 482 subject were included.
Joint manipulation was found to be an efficacious intervention with regards to pain reduction, improved range of motion, and various functional outcomes. The effects of MET on lateral ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability were found to have been insufficiently studied and further research was recommended.
This thesis reviewed the role of joint manipulation and MET, commonly utilized treatment techniques in Osteopathy and other manual therapy professions, in the treatment of lateral ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability. 12 studies with a total of 482 subject were included.
Joint manipulation was found to be an efficacious intervention with regards to pain reduction, improved range of motion, and various functional outcomes. The effects of MET on lateral ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability were found to have been insufficiently studied and further research was recommended.