A study on the common practices in treating acute ankle sprain and their effectiveness among amateur basketball players of Silang, Cavite

Date of Completion

2002

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Basketball Players, Ankle Injuries, Athletes

Abstract

Young adults nowadays maintain their body health by getting into sports like basketball. Unfortunately, sports like basketball often causes ankle sprains resulting to great amount of time in practices and games for athletes, and difficulty in activities of daily living for ordinary individuals. This is why it is important that young men are aware of how to treat an ankle sprain in order to reduce the time they suffer under the condition and be able to go back to their daily activities right away. The objective of this study is to determine the common practices of male amateur basketball players in Silang, Cavite in treating acute ankle sprain, and its effectiveness. Data were gathered through the use of questionnaires which was divided into three areas; respondent's profile, the immediate practice done to treat the acute ankle sprain, and the effectiveness of each treatment done as to decrease in pain, decrease in swelling and improvement in function. The data gathered was then tabulated and analyzed through frequency counting system, determining which has the highest number of respondents as to each questions asked in the questionnaire. Results showed the ff: 1. Majority of the respondents was under the age bracket of 21-23 yrs. old. 2. Majority of the respondents has been playing amateur basketball for 6-9 yrs. 3. Majority of the respondents had already experienced ankle sprain 1-5 times. 4. The most common practice done in treating acute ankle sprain is combination of Rest and Ice. 5. The most effective treatment done in treating acute ankle sprain is combination of Rest and Ice. Base on these results, researchers were able to answer their objectives and conclude that: 1. The most commonly used treatment in acute ankle sprain is the combination of Rest and Ice and 2. the combination of Rest and Ice is the most effective treatment procedure both in decreasing pain and swelling and in increasing function.

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