National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Conservative Management and Prevention of Ankle Sprains in Athletes

To present recommendations for athletic trainers and other allied health care professionals in the conservative management and prevention of ankle sprains in athletes.Because ankle sprains are a common and often disabling injury in athletes, athletic trainers and other sports health care professionals must be able to implement the most current and evidence-supported treatment strategies to ensure safe and rapid return to play. Equally important...