Subject characteristics and clinical outcome
| Intervention (n = 641) | Control (n = 486) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are numbers (percentages) of subjects unless stated otherwise. | ||
| Subject characteristics | ||
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 24.4 (2.8) | 24.2 (2.5) |
| Male | 286 (45%) | 198 (41%) |
| In paid work | 376 (59%) | 269 (55%) |
| Clinical outcome | ||
| Subjects with ankle sprain | 29 (5%) | 41 (8%) |
| Sports absenteeism due to ankle sprains: | ||
| 0–2 weeks | 13 (45%) | 12 (29%) |
| 2–6 weeks | 10 (34%) | 19 (46%) |
| >6 weeks | 3 (10%) | 6 (15%) |
| Unknown | 3 (10%) | 4 (10%) |