Hands-on therapy for recent ankle sprains
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of physical therapy called Mulligan mobilization for recent ankle sprains. It may help you recover faster and restore ankle movement without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You had a mild or moderate ankle sprain (not a severe tear) within the last 6 weeks.
- You do not have a broken bone in your ankle from this injury.
- You have not had surgery on your ankle or leg that affects your sports performance.
- You are not currently taking blood thinners or have conditions like severe high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, sickle cell disease, or a history of blood clots.
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