The average error angle values of active and passive reposition tests of the injured ankle-joint were 4.98 + / - 1.11 and 4.78 + / - 1.3 before the treatment , and 3.67 + / - 0.58 and 3.51 + / - 0.64 after the treatment , respectively in the acupuncture group , being reduced significantly after the treatment ( both P < 0.01 ) .