Comparison of thrust manipulation and non-thrust mobilization techniques on pain in athletes with chronic ankle sprain

Abstract

Background: Chronic ankle sprains can be effectively treated with either thrust manipulation or non-thrust mobilisation of the ankle joint, according to a number of studies. On the other hand, it is unknown if thrust manipulation or non-thrust mobilization is superior to other techniques in terms of improving clinical and functional outcomes. Comparison of the pain-relieving benefits of thrust manipulation versus non-thrust mobilization was the primary objective of this study, which was conducted on athletes with chronic ankle sprains. Methodology: It was a randomized control trial. The study was completed from May 2021 to Jan 2022 and it was conducted at Pakistan sports board and Model town football club, Lahore. Purposive sampling techniques was used to collect the data as per inclusion criteria the participant age between 16 to 40 years males. Screening was carried out of 30 participants, 20 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and 16 finally gave written consent for enrollment in the study. All the participants were placed into two groups by sealed envelope method. In group A high-velocity manual intervention was given at proximal and distal tibiofibular joint, and distraction thrust manipulation technique at talo-crural joint.