Effect of Maitland Mobilization and Mulligan’s Mobilization with Dynamic Balance Exercise Combined with Conventional Physiotherapy in Subjects of Ankle Sprain
Dr. Vikash Kumar Dwivedi
, Dr. Swati Dubey
Ankle sprain; Maitland mobilization; Mulligan mobilization; Dynamic balance exercises; Conventional physiotherapy; Visual Analog Scale (VAS);
ABSTRACT
Background and Objective: Ankle sprains are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries that lead to pain and functional impairment. This study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of Maitland mobilization and Mulligan's mobilization in conjunction with dynamic balance exercises compared with conventional physiotherapy in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.
Methodology: A total of 30 subjects with diagnosed ankle sprains were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A (experimental) received Maitland mobilization, Mulligan's mobilization, and dynamic balance exercises, while Group B (control) underwent conventional physiotherapy, including RICE protocols and standard rehabilitation exercises. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional ability was measured using the Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI).
Results: Group A presented a marked decline in mean VAS scores from 6.66 pre-intervention to 2 post-intervention (t-statistic = 9.09, p < 0.0001) and considerable improvement in FADI scores from 85.96 to 21.33 (t-statistic = 16.13, p < 0.0001). However, in Group B, the VAS scores actually decreased from 7.53 to 4.4 (t-statistic = 3.81, p = 0.0019), as did improvement in the FADI scores to decrease them to 30.66 from 83.73 (t-statistic = 13.14, p < 0.0001). Even though both interventions manifested positive results, Group A showed better pain relief efficacy and functional recovery.
Conclusions: This study provides evidence that combining Maitland and Mulligan mobilization techniques with dynamic balance exercises is superior to conventional physiotherapy for patients recovering from ankle sprains in terms of pain and functional recovery. These results support the incorporation of advanced mobilization techniques and dynamic exercises into rehabilitation protocols for the optimal recovery of patients suffering from ankle sprains. Further research with higher sample sizes and longer follow-up is recommended.
"Effect of Maitland Mobilization and Mulligan’s Mobilization with Dynamic Balance Exercise Combined with Conventional Physiotherapy in Subjects of Ankle Sprain", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a416-a426, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509048.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 9,
September-2025
Pages : a416-a426
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304853
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2509048
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Research Area: Humanities All
Country: Jaipur, Jaipur, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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