A Theoretical Model for Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries: Treatment of an Ankle Sprain in a College Tennis Player
Received 8 July 2003; received in revised form 30 September 2003; accepted 16 December 2003.
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).
Sources of support: none
aSenior Lecturer in Chiropractic Sciences, Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, United Kingdom and International Research Consortium
bPrivate practice of chiropractic medicine, Tulsa, Okla; and International Research Consortium
cPrivate practice of chiropractic medicine, Kingston, Pa
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