A vast majority (75-85%) of ankle sprain patients treated in emergency departments (ED) receive pain medication and are not referred for physical rehabilitation. Therefore, purpose of this study is to increase access to the standard of care for an ankle sprain by provide patients with physical rehabilitation delivered through telehealth. The purpose of this study includes compare a 2-week telehealth intervention to the usual care for treating 1) subjective function; 2) physical impairments; 3) medication consumption; and 4) patient-perceived barriers. The central hypothesis is participants receiving the 2-week telehealth intervention will 1) have less pain and disability; 2) improve balance and ankle range of motion; 3) consume less medication; and 4) reports positive feedback compared to the usual care group.
Age range
15 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.
Change in Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.
Documentation of opioid and non-opioid medication consumed:
Timeframe: Total amount consumed between baseline to 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND total amount consumed between immediately post intervention to 1 month folllow-up.
Change in Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM):
Timeframe: Change from 24-72 hours immediately post intervention at 1 month follow-up.
Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)
Timeframe: Post-intervention and 1-month follow-up
Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM)
Timeframe: Change from 24-72 hours immediately post intervention at 1 month follow-up.
Disablement in the Physical Active Scale (DPA).
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)- Short Form
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.
Weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT)
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.
Star-Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.
Static Postural Control
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention AND change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.