Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
A CONTROLLED TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF ULTRASOUND & EXERCISES V/S MOBILIZATION & EXERCISES IN ANKLE INJURY
Dr. Megha Dinkar Gawali Dr. Renuka Pal Dr. Jafar Khan Dr. Shreya Anil Padave
JCDR. 2023: 582-589
Abstract
The ankle joint and foot both are complex areas that consist of multiple joints. It gives flexibility which helps in movement. Flexibility in the ankle joint is necessary because it provides a connection point between the ground and the body. There are many joints in the foot and they are playing a role in multiple functions during activity Methodology: This is a comparative study of effectiveness of ultrasound and exercises vs mobilization and exercises in ankle injury. The sample size is 30 Group B aged 18-50 years, and the outcome measures include VAS & Goniometry. Results: The results showed a significant improvement in pain and activities of daily living from day 0 to 30th day and 30th day to 67th day (end of 9th week) in both Group A and Group B. Discussion & Conclusion: Both treatment protocols significantly improved patients, with a greater improvement observed in Group B.
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