Effectiveness of Ankle Rehabilitation Programme on Balance and Functional Ability in Adolescent Badminton Players with Chronic Ankle Instability: An Experimental Study

Abstract

Background: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is mostly found in athletes of ages between 18 and 25 years. CAI usually occurs in persons with ankle sprain if they do not receive the appropriate rehabilitation training. Effectiveness of ankle rehabilitation programme on Balance and functional ability in adolescent Badminton players with chronic ankle instability. Objectives: To study the effect of ankle rehabilitation programs on balance using Y balance test and functional ability using side hop test and foot and ankle ability measure scale in adolescent badminton players with chronic ankle instability at the end of 4 weeks. Methods: The experimental study was carried out by selecting the adolescent badminton players with chronic ankle instability, aged 18 to 25. Pre outcome measure such as Y- balance test score, side hop test and FAAM (Foot and Ankle Ability Measure) scale score was taken and players were selected based on inclusion criteria. Written consent was taken. A session of ankle rehabilitation programme was taken and post outcome measure was compared after 4 weeks. Analysis was done using Microsoft excel and Graph pad. Result: The total pre and post score of Y-balance test, side hop test and FAAM (Foot and Ankle Ability Measure) scale were compared and analyzed by paired t- test, the p -value was <0.0001 which is considered extremely statistically significant. Conclusion: The study concluded that ankle rehabilitation programme is effective in improving balance, strength and functional performance in badminton players with chronic ankle instability. Key words: Ankle rehabilitation programs, chronic ankle instability, badminton players, Y- balance test, side hop test, FAAM scale.