Therapeutic Low Laser Therapy and Kinesio Taping for Lateral Ankle Sprain

University of Lahore62 enrolled

Overview

HYPOTHESIS Null Hypothesis (H0): There is no significant effect of therapeutic low laser therapy and kinesio taping in patients with grade 1 \& 2 lateral ankle sprain. Alternative Hypothesis (HA): There is a significant effect of therapeutic low laser therapy and kinesio taping in patients with grade 1 \& 2 lateral ankle sprain.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Lateral Ankle Sprain Ankle Sprain 1St Degree Ankle Sprain 2Nd Degree

Interventions

Using Low-Level Laser TherapyOTHER

1. Initial Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation is necessary to ascertain the degree of ankle sprain (Grade 1 or Grade 2), range of motion, discomfort, swelling, and functional restrictions at the beginning of treatment. * Grade 1 Sprain: Minimal swelling, mild ligament stretching, and no significant impairment of function. * Grade 2 Sprain: Moderate swelling, pain while bearing weight, reduced range of motion, and partial ligament treatment 2. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Treatment * General Principles of LLLT for Ankle Sprains Purpose: LLLT is used to improve circulation, lessen pain and inflammation, and promote tissue repair. Mechanism of Action: By promoting mitochondrial activity, LLLT raises the synthesis of collagen and ATP. By releasing endorphins and increasing nitric oxide, it improves circulation, lowers inflammation, and regulates pain. LLLT parameters for lateral ankle sprains in grades 1 and 2 • Wavelength: For deeper tissue penetration (targeting ligaments and te

Combined: Low Laser Therapy with Kinesio TapingOTHER

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Treatment * General Principles of LLLT for Ankle Sprains * Purpose: LLLT is used to improve circulation, lessen pain and inflammation, and promote tissue repair. * Mechanism of Action: By promoting mitochondrial activity, LLLT raises the synthesis of collagen and ATP. By releasing endorphins and increasing nitric oxide, it improves circulation, lowers inflammation, and regulates pain. 2\. LLLT parameters for lateral ankle sprains in grades 1 and 2 (initial step) * Wavelength: For deeper tissue penetration (targeting 2\. Kinesio Taping Application (Second Step) Kinesio taping is performed to support and stabilize the area of injury. By reducing discomfort and swelling, it may enhance comfort during activities. For Grade 1 Sprains (Mild Injury) Technique: 1. Y-Strip for Lateral Ankle Sprain: Place the tape at the base of the fifth metatarsal, or the dorsum of the foot. 2. Wrap Around the Lateral Ankle: Wrap the two Y-shape tails around the lateral ankle,

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 40 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants are of both genders * Patients age will be from 20-40 years * Sub-acute ankle sprains (\<2 weeks post-injury) * Grade 1\& 2 lateral ankle sprains * A clinical diagnosis of at least one prior severe ankle sprain is required * Sensations of the ankle joint that it may "give way", recurrent sprain, or "looseness" * A score of Identification of Functional Ankle Instability of at least 11 (if both sides are equal, the lower functional side will be chosen) * Not allergic to KT Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of prior injury to the back, hip, knee, or severe injury to the ankle in the last two years * Systemic diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Diabetics, Neuropathies * Ankle fracture, subluxation, dislocation * The patient has received an intra-articular steroid injection in any recent operation of either of the two lower limbs. * Psychological disorders * Any spinal surgery

Locations (1)

University of Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Foot and Ankle Disability Index

The 34-item Foot and Ankle Disability Index is broken down into two subscales: the Foot and Ankle Disability Index and the Foot and Ankle Disability Index Sport. FADI has 26 items, whereas FADI Sport has only 8 items. FADI consists of 4 items dealing with pain and 22 items dealing with activities. 8 items in FADI-Sport are activity related. It tests more complex aspects that are crucial to sports. In contrast to FADI, FADI Sport is a subscale derived from the original population scale and specifically tailored for athletes. It is designed to fill this need by identifying the lower-functioning subjects in terms of the higher functions

Time frame: Baseline and at 12 weeks

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

An outcome measure that provides a unidimensional gauge of pain intensity in adults. A respondent chooses an integer between 0 (no pain) and 10 (worst possible pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.

Time frame: Baseline and at 12 weeks

RANGE OF MOTION

Range of Motion is the maximum movement a joint can achieve, assessed through active (AROM) and passive (PROM) methods, typically measured in degrees using a goniometer. Higher values indicate greater mobility.

Time frame: Baseline and at 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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