The aim of this bicentric, biphasic, randomized, controlled study is to compare of the current gold standard functional treatment to functional treatment plus WBV in patients with acute unilateral unstable inversion ankle sprains over a period of 12 months
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 40 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Acute, unilateral, unstable, inversion ankle sprain (Grade II, III)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Conditions affecting the neuromuscular- or musculoskeletal System
* Previous surgical interventions to the foot, ankle, knee or hip; known FAI, CAI
* Conditions possibly affecting balance
* Cardiovascular disease including thrombosis
* Respiratory diseases
* Abdominal diseases (including gallstones)
* Urological diseases (including kidney- and bladder stones)
* Gynaecological diseases and + intrauterine devices
* Neurological diseases including epilepsia within the last 2 years
* Acute injuries to the head
* Patient is not available for follow up visits
* Patient unable to give informed consent
* Patient suspected to be non-compliant