usually caused by distraction forces that lengthen the ligament beyond its normal elastic limit. They range from virtually asymptomatic minor sprains to complete tears.

Management

• RICE
• NSAIDs reduce pain and shorten time to recovery in acute ligament sprains
• Consider physio referral

Prolotherapy is not recommended for the management of acute or chronic ligament sprains because of insufficient evidence of benefit and inadequate study of treatment harms.