Chiropractic Care and a Specific Regimen of Nutritional Supplementation for Patients With Acute Ankle Sprain (ASP)
Ankle Sprains
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ankle Sprains
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute ankle sprain, defined as ankle sprain within the past 7 days, by patient report. Treating clinician will verify diagnosis via clinical examination.
- Ages 18-50; ankle sprains are more common in this age group.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of grade III ankle sprain, fracture or dislocation; fracture will be diagnosed using the Ottawa ankle rules11,12
- Contraindications to chiropractic care, such as fracture or other abnormalities found by history, examination, or x-rays, as determined by the treating or supervising clinician.
- Pregnancy: although it is unlikely that the nutritional supplements would have adverse effects on the fetus, we are excluding pregnant women as a safeguard.
- Unwilling or unable to regularly take the supplements (e.g., vegetarians; known sensitivity by self-report; patients will be shown the ingredient list prior to signing the informed consent).
- Litigation for a health-related claim (in process or pending).
- History of ankle surgery or presence of ankle hardware (pins, screws, etc.), by patient report.
- History of diabetic or other peripheral neuropathy, by patient report.
- Current use of prescription or nonprescription medications that may interact with experimental or placebo supplements, by patient report.
Sites / Locations
- Sport and Spine Rehab
- Sport and Spine Rehab
- Sport and Spine Rehab
- Sport and Spine Rehab
- Brentwood Spine Clinic
- Logan University
- Sport and Spine Rehab
- Sport and Spine Rehab
- Sport and Spine Rehab
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
placebo
dietary supplement
Acute phase (1st treatment through Week 4): Placebo. 2 capsules 3 x day. Chronic phase (Weeks 5-16): Placebo. 1 capsule 3 x day.
Acute phase (1st treatment through Week 4): Ligaplex 1. Ligaplex 1 supplies nutrients to support connective tissue and reduce inflammation. The protocol is commonly used in chiropractic practice and suggested by Standard Process: 2 capsules 3 x day. Chronic phase (Weeks 5-16): Glucosamine Synergy. This supplement maintains connective tissue and joint health. The protocol is commonly used in chiropractic practice and suggested by Standard Process: 1 capsule 3 x day.