The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Effects of Tibiofibular Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion, Balance, and Pain in Patients with Lateral Ankle Sprain

정강종아리 관절가동술이 외측 발목염좌 환자의 통증, 관절가동범위 및 균형에 미치는 영향

  • Eui-young Jeong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Asan Chungmu Hospital) ;
  • Si-hyun Park (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Cheon-An Hospital of Sooncheonhyang University)
  • 정의용 (아산충무병원 재활치료실) ;
  • 박시현 (순천향대학교 천안병원 물리치료실)
  • Received : 2024.01.24
  • Accepted : 2024.04.04
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Background: Ankle sprains are a common clinical ankle disorder and alternations in tibiofibular joint biomechanics along with the talus are thought to contribute to its occurrence. During ankle joint dorsi flexion, proper movement requires the talus to glide posteriorly. Due to the wider front of the talus head, achieving the end range of dorsi flexion necessitates both superior and posterior glide of the distal fibula and anterior glide of the proximal fibula. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tibiofibular joint mobilization on pain, range of motion, and balance in patients with lateral ankle sprains. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to a control group (n=33) or an experimental group (n=31). Both groups underwent ankle joint mobilization three times a week for two weeks. Additionally, the experimental group received proximal and distal tibiofibular joint mobilization three times a week for two weeks. Measurements were obtained pre-intervention and post-intervention (after 2 weeks). Results: Evaluation parameters included the visual analog scale score (VAS), range of motion (ROM), and one-leg standing test (OLS). Post-intervention, both groups demonstrated significantly improved results for all assessments (p<.01). A significant intergroup difference was observed only in the ROM (p<.01) and OLS (p<.05). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that tibiofibular joint mobilization, combined with ankle joint mobilization, may be beneficial in enhancing outcomes for individuals with lateral ankle sprains.

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