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Therapeutic Low Laser Therapy and Kinesio Taping for Lateral Ankle Sprain

NCT07235943 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2025-11-19

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Summary

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.

Conditions

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

Interventions

OTHER

Using Low-Level Laser Therapy

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

OTHER

Combined: Low Laser Therapy with Kinesio Taping

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,

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-24
Primary Completion
2025-03-22
Completion
2025-05-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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