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Sprain of ligament of lumbosacral joint

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Sprains of the lumbosacral joint ligaments involve injury to the connective tissues that stabilize the lower spine and pelvis. These injuries can result in persistent impairments, including feelings of instability, even after the initial trauma has resolved 1.

Diagnosis

  • Impairments may continue following injury, with complaints of instability defining chronic ankle instability (CAI) 1.
  • Management

  • Management aims to address distinct but related lower extremity impairments 1.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Clinical practice guidelines have been revised to summarize contemporary evidence and develop or revise recommendations for evidence-based practice 1.
  • Recommendations support evidence-based practice for individuals with first-time lateral ankle sprains and those with chronic ankle instability 1.
  • References

    1 Martin RL, Davenport TE, Fraser JJ, Sawdon-Bea J, Carcia CR, Carroll LA et al.. Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision 2021. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy 2021. link

    Original source

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      Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision 2021.Martin RL, Davenport TE, Fraser JJ, Sawdon-Bea J, Carcia CR, Carroll LA et al. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy (2021)
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      Feet and ligaments: an overview.Sutro CJ, Sutro WH Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute (1987)

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