The evidence seems to show that manual physical therapy is of benefit to people suffering from ankle sprains.
Chronic ankle sprain and instability – Caring Medical Florida
Acute ankle sprain in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach
Is manual physical therapy & exercise more effective than exercise alone in the management of patients with inversion ankle sprains? - Students 4 Best Evidence
Exercise for the Treatment of Ankle Sprain: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines - NCBI Bookshelf
Is manual physical therapy & exercise more effective than exercise alone in the management of patients with inversion ankle sprains? - Students 4 Best Evidence
Management of Ankle Sprains - Physiopedia
Lateral Ankle Sprain Diagnosis & Treatment
Chronic ankle sprain and instability – Caring Medical Florida
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Evidence Based Guide to Lateral Ankle Sprains for Physical Therapists, Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Risk Factors
The epidemiology, evaluation, and assessment of lateral ankle sprains in athletes