Interventions for preventing ankle ligament injuries

Abstract

This review was withdrawn, as of Issue 5, 2011, because it is substantially out-of-date. A new title of the same name has been registered, the protocol for which will be published in 2011. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.

Treatment and prevention of acute and recurrent ankle sprain: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis

“…There was a significant amount of overlap between the reviews regarding the injury type of interest, with 15 reviews being classified as investigating treatment strategies for both acute ankle sprain and CAI 14 17 19 24 28 32 34 37 41 43 45 50 52 53 60. Twenty reviews investigated treatment strategies for acute ankle sprain specifically 18 21–23 26 27 29–31 39 40 44 46–49 54 55 58 61.…”

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: an evidence-based clinical guideline

“…The results from three systematic reviews suggest that the use of a brace and tape reduces the risk of recurrent inversion injuries in those who are active in sports (Level 2) (5 RCTs, N=2858) (RR 0.53, 95% CI 0.40 to 0.69) 1 70 71. However, it is unclear whether a brace is more effective than a tape (Level 2) 1 48 72.…”

“…Two systematic reviews (3 RCTs, N=3410) found no differences in protective effect of either high-fitted or low-fitted work-or sport shoes to avoid (recurrent) LAI (Level 2) 1 70 73…”

Optimising ankle sprain prevention: a critical review and practical appraisal of the literature

“…Prophylactic taping, braces, specially designed shoes and neuromuscular training (eg, balance board training) have been postulated as preventive measures against ankle sprains 9 10. Multiple reports have been published in which the effects of each of these preventive measures have been studied.…”

“…The last systematic review valuing the results of studies on various preventive measures against ankle sprains was published in 2001 9. In the between years, a relatively large number of studies have been conducted and published, adding to the evidence presented in currently available reviews.…”