Ankle Sprain Update

Cheng W, Tang Q, Chen J, Yang J, Sun P, Liao Y. Differences in neuromuscular function of the ankle joint following lateral ankle sprain between copers and cai individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2026;18(1):205. Published 2026 Mar 11. doi:10.1186/s13102-026-01629-5 

Gopinath R, Pigott M, Lindsey B, et al. Medial Ankle Instability: Review of Anatomy, Evaluation, and Treatment. Foot Ankle Spec. Dec 2022;15(6):573-578. Foot Ankle Spec. doi:10.1177/1938640021992915 

Izaola-Azkona L, Vicenzino B, Olabarrieta-Eguia I, Saez M, Lascurain-Aguirrebeña I. Effectiveness of Mobilization of the Talus and Distal Fibula in the Management of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain. Phys Ther. 2021;101(8):pzab111. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzab111 

Kim JS, Kim KM, Chang E, Jung HC, Lee JM, Needle AR. Conduction Velocity of Spinal Reflex in Patients with Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain. Healthcare (Basel). 2022;10(9):1794. Published 2022 Sep 17. doi:10.3390/healthcare10091794 

Kim KM, Kim JS, Needle AR. Corticospinal and Spinal-Reflex Excitability during Unipedal Stance Following Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2025;57(12):2630-2639. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003798 

Mansur H, de Noronha M, Marqueti RC, Durigan JLQ. Acute lateral ankle sprain alters muscle and tendon properties: Case series. Foot Ankle Surg. 2022;28(3):402-408. doi:10.1016/j.fas.2021.05.008 

Maricot A, Dick E, Walravens A, et al. Brain Neuroplasticity Related to Lateral Ankle Ligamentous Injuries: A Systematic Review. Sports Med. 2023;53(7):1423-1443. doi:10.1007/s40279-023-01834-z 

Obionu K, Palm H, Astrup Y, Lange NB, Krogsgaard MR. A clinical guide to the medial ligaments of the ankle: Anatomy, function, diagnosis of injuries and treatment of instability-a narrative review. Foot Ankle Surg. Feb 2024;30(2):85-91. Foot Ankle Surg. doi:10.1016/j.fas.2023.10.010 

Picot B, Fourchet F, Lopes R, et al. Low Ankle-GO Score While Returning to Sport After Lateral Ankle Sprain Leads to a 9-fold Increased Risk of Recurrence: A Two-year Prospective Cohort Study. Sports Med Open. 2024;10(1):23. Published 2024 Mar 8. doi:10.1186/s40798-024-00693-w 

Raeder C, Tennler J, Praetorius A, Ohmann T, Schoepp C. Delayed functional therapy after acute lateral ankle sprain increases subjective ankle instability - the later, the worse: a retrospective analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2021;13(1):86. Published 2021 Aug 6. doi:10.1186/s13102-021-00308-x 

Toyoshima Y, Akagi R, Nabeshima K. Isometric exercise during immobilization reduces the time to return to play after lateral ankle sprain. Phys Ther Sport. 2021;52:168-172. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.09.002