National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Conservative Management and Prevention of Ankle Sprains in Athletes

Overview

This 2013 guideline provides recommendations for conservative management and prevention of ankle sprains in athletes, as well as return-to-play considerations. Additional 2019 reference below.

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Additional resource: Rosen AB, Needle AR, Ko J. Ability of Functional Performance Tests to Identify Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Clin J Sport Med. 2019;29(6):509-522. doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000000535

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