Objective To provide a focused overview of the existing literature on the epidemiology of
acute ankle sprains (lateral, medial, and high/syndesmotic) with an emphasis on incidence …

Background: Ankle sprain has been studied in athletic cohorts, but little is known of its
epidemiology in the general population. A longitudinal, prospective epidemiological …

Background Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a term used to identify certain insufficiencies of
the ankle joint complex following an acute ankle injury. Acute ankle injuries are often …

Background: Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries experienced by collegiate
athletes. The type of ankle sprain is rarely differentiated in epidemiological studies. This …

Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are a common injury sustained by individuals who participate
in recreational physical activities and sports. After an LAS, a large proportion of individuals …

Background Ankle sprain is a common injury in athletic populations that results in significant
time lost to injury. Hypothesis The incidence rates (IRs) of ankle ligament sprains are …

Objective: To pose the question,“Can chronic ankle instability be prevented?” The
evaluation and treatment of chronic ankle instability is a significant challenge in athletic …

Given the prevalence of lateral ankle sprains during physical activity and the high rate of
reinjury and chronic ankle instability, clinicians should be cognizant of the need to expand …

Ankle sprains affect athletic populations at high rates. Athletes who suffer an ankle sprain
frequently go on to develop persistent symptoms, resulting in significant resources spent …

Lateral ankle sprains have been shown to be one of the most common musculoskeletal
injuries in both athletes and the recreationally active population. Moreover, it is estimated …