Baseline general and clinical characteristics of patients with ankle sprains in the two treatment groups
| Intermittent ice (n = 43) | Standard ice (n = 46) | |
|---|---|---|
| *Values are mean (SD). | ||
| Age (years)* | 29.8 (11.5) | 31.2 (10.9) |
| Height (cm)* | 178.8 (11.9) | 174.3 (12.2) |
| Weight (kg)* | 78.2 (12.3) | 80.1 (9.7) |
| Grade 1:grade 2 | 14:29 | 11:35 |
| Cause of injury (%) | ||
| Sport | 52 | 48 |
| Work related | 17 | 13 |
| Other | 31 | 39 |
| Time from injury (h)* | 24 (6.8) | 27 (7.2) |
| Previous ankle injury (%) | 15 | 17 |
| Number of patients employed (%) | 92 | 89 |
| Number of non-smokers (%) | 79 | 83 |
| Male:female | 28:15 | 30:16 |
| Sport:general | 22:21 | 22:24 |