“THE IMPACT OF A REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR ANKLE SPRAINS ON DEVELOPING RANGE OF MOTION AND SOME PHYSICAL ABILITIES IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS”

Abstract

The significance of this research lies in the connection between physical education and sports medicine, given its crucial role in both treating injuries that may pose a threat to athletes and in the rehabilitation and prevention of such injuries. The study aimed to investigate the impact of a proposed rehabilitation program in treating ankle sprains and strengthening the associated muscles in football players. The researcher employed the experimental method with a single experimental group design. The program was applied to a sample of (7) football players who suffered from ankle sprains, selected purposively. The injuries were determined through clinical examination and MRI scans. The researcher conducted a series of pre-tests before commencing the rehabilitation program, which lasted for (4) weeks, consisting of (3) rehabilitation sessions per week, totaling (12) rehabilitation sessions. Subsequently, post-tests were administered.