High ankle sprains, evaluation and management

While practicing as a chiropractic orthopedist in New Mexico, I cared for many athletes suffering with pain from spinal and extremity injuries. It was my experience that with acute ankle sprains, patients responded well to chiropractic care, including cryotherapy, high-volt galvanic, taping and bracing, exercise, and joint manipulation. Yet, I found it essential to differentiate the lateral ankle sprains from the high ankle sprains with the latter being more difficult to manage. Many medical…