Fu’s subcutaneous needling versus bracing combined with exercise therapy in the treatment of postacute lateral ankle sprain and the prevention of chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Key Points

• This trial aims to compare the effectiveness of subcutaneous needling versus bracing combined with exercise therapy in treating postacute lateral ankle sprains and preventing chronic instability.
• Randomized controlled trial design
• Participants with postacute lateral ankle sprains
• Interventions include subcutaneous needling and bracing with exercise therapy
• Ethical compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki
• Registered with ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT07161427
• The outcomes will assess improvements in ankle stability
• Analysis of chronic ankle instability prevention will be included
• Comparative effectiveness of both interventions will be evaluated