A theoretical model for treatment of soft tissue injuries: treatment of an ankle sprain in a college tennis player.
OBJECTIVE
To present theories of manual treatment approaches to soft tissue injuries using an example case report.


METHODS
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.


RESULTS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
This treatment approach may have potential for soft tissue problems that are not amenable to current therapy approaches.
Gemmell
Hugh
H
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Boscombe BH5 2DF, UK. hgemmell@aecc.ac.uk
Hayes
Brad
B
Conway
Malcolm
M
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000628:therapy*; D013715:Tennis; D016896:Treatment Outcome