The effect of joint mobilization of Maitland on chronic ankle instability: A randomized trial
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The aim of study was to observe the therapeutic effect of joint mobilization of Maitland on subjects with chronic ankle instability (CAI). METHODS: 76 subjects with CAI were recruited for this randomized, single-blinded trial and randomized divided into experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). The CG was received conventional rehabilitation, and the EG added 8-weeks treatment of Maitland technology based on the CG. The visual analogue scale, ankle range of motion, Y-balance test, and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores (the daily living part of Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores and the sport part of Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores) were measured before and 8 weeks after the intervention respectively. RESULTS: There was no significant difference on outcomes between the 2 groups before treatment (P > .05). After 8 weeks of intervention, the visual analogue scale, ankle range of motion (dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, and varus), the value of Y-balance test (forward extension distance, inner extension distance, and posterior extension distance), the daily living part of Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores, and the sport part of Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores of the 2 groups were significantly improved (P < .01), and the improvement of the EG showed remarkable than CG (P < .01). CONCLUSION: Maitland therapy is effective in the treatment of CAI. Conventional rehabilitation assisted by Maitland therapy were beneficial to improve pain and functional state in patients with CAI than only routine rehabilitation.
Source: Medicine
Authors: Fang Tang, Shanshan Yin, Pincao Gao, Lin Chen
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,950
OpenAlex ID: W4401452260