For a patient having undergone ankle immobilization following a sprain, which of the following clinical measures best supports the administration of therapeutic modalities?
A) Active range of motion (AROM) ankle dorsiflexion of +2 degrees
B) AROM ankle inversion of 40 degrees
C) 4+/5 strength of the ankle evertors
D) Decreased stance time during gait

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AROM ankle dorsiflexion of +2 degrees indicates limited range of motion, which may benefit from therapeutic modalities such as joint mobilization, stretching or massage. The other options do not provide as clear indication of the need for therapeutic modalities.

For a Patient Having Undergone Ankle Immobilization Following a Sprain