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Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Training on Pain and Functional Recovery in Individuals with Chronic Anterior Talofibular Ligament Injury

Author(s) Dr. Vikash Kumar Dwivedi, Dr. Swati Dubey, Prof. Dr. Mali Ram Sharma, Dr. Kazi Juyef Islam
Country India
Abstract Background: The chronic injury of the anterior talofibular ligament represents a widespread source of lateral ankle instability, usually accompanied by persistent pain, functional limitations, and sprains. Proprioceptive deficits have a crucial role in the pathophysiology of the chronic ATFL dysfunction, hence representing a main target of treatment from a sensorimotor point of view.
Objective: This study aims at assessing the effectiveness of proprioceptive training on pain reduction and functional recovery in individuals diagnosed with a chronic ATFL injury.
Methodology: A randomized controlled experimental design was used involving 30 participants aged 18-60 years with a clinically diagnosed chronic injury to the ATFL. Subjects were then randomly assigned into an experimental group that received a structured 6-week proprioceptive training protocol and a control group that underwent conventional physiotherapy. The outcome measures used in the study were VAS for pain and FADI, which were measured pre- and post-intervention.
Results: Significant improvements in pain and functional scores were seen in both groups. Yet, the experimental group had better results, with VAS scores going from 6.73 ± 1.48 to 1.93 ± 0.77 (p < 0.0000015) and FADI scores going from 84.6 ± 9.94 to 25.86 ± 10.71 (p < 0.0000000033). The control group improved, but to a lesser extent.
Conclusion: Proprioceptive training is superior to conventional physiotherapy for pain relief and functional recovery in chronic ATFL injury. These findings justify the incorporation of proprioceptive modalities into the standard rehabilitation protocol for lateral ankle instability.
Keywords Chronic ATFL Injury, Proprioceptive Training, Ankle Instability, Functional Recovery, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI)
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65235
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