Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 285-288, May 2005

A Theoretical Model for Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries: Treatment of an Ankle Sprain in a College Tennis Player

  • Hugh Gemmell, DC, EdD

      Affiliations

    • Senior Lecturer in Chiropractic Sciences, Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, United Kingdom and International Research Consortium
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Hugh Gemmell, DC, EdD, Anglo-European Chiropractic College, 13-15 Parkwood Road, Boscombe BH5 2DF, UK
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  • Brad Hayes, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic medicine, Tulsa, Okla; and International Research Consortium
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  • Malcolm Conway, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic medicine, Kingston, Pa

Received 8 July 2003; received in revised form 30 September 2003; accepted 16 December 2003.

Sources of support: none

Abstract 

Objective

To present theories of manual treatment approaches to soft tissue injuries using an example case report.

Clinical Features

A college tennis player with an ankle sprain for 6 weeks, not responding to standard treatment, was unable to play tennis or compete in tournaments.

Intervention and Outcome

Soft tissue treatment was applied to the ankle for 2 visits. The patient experienced complete resolution of the problem and returned to play without relapse during a 9-month follow-up period. Theories of myofascial distortion treatment are discussed.

Conclusion

This treatment approach may have potential for soft tissue problems that are not amenable to current therapy approaches (J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005;28:010-040).

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PII: S0161-4754(05)00081-3

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.03.004

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 285-288, May 2005

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