Effectiveness of cryotherapy on pain intensity, swelling, range of motion, function and recurrence in acute ankle sprain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Miranda, Júlio Pascoal de; Silva, Whesley Tanor; Silva, Hytalo Jesus; Mascarenhas, Rodrigo Oliveira; Oliveira, Vinícius Cunha

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.03.011

Cited by 13 publications

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“…Miranda et al, in their systematic review, investigate the effectiveness of cryotherapy on pain intensity, swelling, range of motion, function, and recurrence in people with an acute ankle sprain. Their findings show that cryotherapy does not enhance effects of other interventions on swelling (MD ¼ 6.0; 95%CI: 0.5 to 12.5), pain intensity (MD ¼ 0.03; 95%CI: 0.34 to 0.28) and range of motion (p > 0.05) [26]. In fact, there is no high-quality evidence to support the efficacy of ice for treating soft tissue injuries [27].…”

Section: Contemporary Guidelines For Treating Soft Tissue Injuriesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Ankle Injuries in Soccer Players: A Narrative Review

Kolokotsios¹,

Drousia²,

Koukoulithras³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Soccer is one of the most popular sport, with many describing it as the "king of sports." In recent years, increased global participation in soccer has led to an inevitable increase in injury rates, especially in the lower extremities. Consequently, there is an increase in the epidemiology of soccer injuries, both in professionals and amateur athletes. The cause of an injury is multifactorial and depends on psychosocial, predisposing, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors. Also, contact with another player and non-contact injuries seem to be the most widespread mechanisms of injuries. The most common injuries recorded in soccer are ankle sprains and hamstrings injuries. More specifically, many studies have shown a correlation between the previous injury in lower extremities, weakness of abductors muscle, and psychosocial factors with the ankle sprain. Additionally, according to study results, injuries in adult men, adolescent men, and women during a match are higher than injuries during training. This narrative review aims to record the epidemiology of ankle injuries, risk factors, and the relationship between circadian rhythm, sleep, and injuries.

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Section: Contemporary Guidelines For Treating Soft Tissue Injuriesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Ankle Injuries in Soccer Players: A Narrative Review

Kolokotsios¹,

Drousia²,

Koukoulithras³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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“…However, PRICE remains in widespread use based on moderate-quality evidence and expert opinion. 36,37 The physiological basis underlying this approach is to reduce edema formation. Extensive edema can be both painful and detrimental to mobilization and tissue healing.…”

Section: Splinting Bandaging Immobilization Cryotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, PRICE remains in widespread use based on moderate-quality evidence and expert opinion. 36,37…”

Section: Nonpharmacologic Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Evidence for cryotherapy is limited, so the risks of exposing the extremity and patient to potential frostbite and hypothermia must be weighed against the modest benefits of cryotherapy. 37 Compression with an elastic bandage or compression stocking can be used with the intent to reduce swelling. Some evidence exists to support this practice, though only a small number of trials have been published and results are mixed.…”

Section: Nonpharmacologic Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nonpharmacologic Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Austere Environments: 2024 Update

Fink,

Wheeler,

Smith

et al. 2024

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) convened an expert panel to develop evidence-based guidelines for the management of pain in austere environments. Recommendations are graded based on the quality of supporting evidence as defined by criteria put forth by the American College of Chest Physicians. This is an update of the 2014 version of the “WMS Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Remote Environments” published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2014; 25:41–49.

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