Telehealth Delivered Physical Rehabilitation for an Ankle Sprain

Launched by KYLE KOSIK · Aug 18, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help people recover from ankle sprains using telehealth, which means you can receive rehabilitation services through a video call instead of going to a clinic. The goal is to see if this 2-week telehealth program can improve how well patients function, reduce pain, and decrease the need for pain medications compared to standard care typically provided after an ankle sprain. With many patients not getting the rehabilitation they need, this study aims to make recovery easier and more accessible.

To participate in the trial, you need to be between 15 and 35 years old and have recently been diagnosed with a grade 1 or 2 ankle sprain within the last 72 hours after visiting the emergency department. You should not have been referred to physical therapy by your doctor. The trial is open to all genders and ethnic backgrounds. During the study, participants will engage in a telehealth rehabilitation program and will be monitored for improvements in pain, balance, and overall recovery. This is a great opportunity to receive support for your recovery in a convenient way!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All race and ethnic groups
• • Men and women between 15-35 years of age
• • Discharged from an ED within 72 hours of being diagnosed with a grade 1 or 2 acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and not receiving a physical therapy referral from their treating physician will be enrolled. A LAS will be defined as an incident in which the rearfoot was inverted and resulted in a combination of pain, swelling and time lost from activity for at least one day.
• • Participants with or without a prior history of an ankle sprain will be included unless the most recent injury occurred within six months prior to enrollment. Participants with a prior history of ankle sprain will only be included if the most recent injury occurred beyond six months prior to enrollment: 1) to ensure they recovered and returned to their normal activity; 2) to ensure they are experiencing acute rather than chronic symptoms; 3) to ensure they are all exposed to similar treatment options.All race and ethnic groups will be included.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with a concomitant injury (e.g., fracture)
• • History of lower extremity surgery, or conditions other than an ankle sprain that affect balance and gait
• • Do not speak English.