Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how the mechanism of a lateral ankle sprain may increase the risk for post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis. 2. Summarize how adding sensory-targeted exercises to the standard of care for a lateral ankle sprain might improve MRI outcomes that may represent ankle joint health. 3. Provide examples of sensory-targeted exercises that could be used for patients throughout all phases of recovery after an acute lateral ankle sprain.

Keywords: osteoarthritis, neuromuscular control, return to activity