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Aquatic versus conventional physical therapy program on ankle sprain

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November 2024

Aquatic versus conventional physical therapy program on ankle sprain

Vol: 306| Issue: 11| Number:58| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of aquatic versus conventional physical therapy program on ankle sprain grade III in elite athletes: randomized controlled trial.

J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 01-Jul;():. 10.1186/s13018-024-04855-0

Contributing Authors:
MM Sadaak SF AbdElMageed MM Ibrahim

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Thirty elite athletes with acute grade III ankle sprains (18–30 years old) were randomized to receive either aquatic therapy (n=15) or conventional land-based therapy (n=15). The primary outcome was recovery time for return to sport. Secondary outcomes included dynamic balance, pain levels, athletic performance (measured by HOP and agility tests), and muscle power. Outcomes were assessed pre-inter...

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