Year: 2026 | Month: October-December | Volume: 11 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 60-65
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260407
A Comparative Study to Find Out the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training Versus Progressive Resistance Training with Kinesiotaping for Ankle Instability in Kabaddi Players
Mohankumar P1, Ferdinand Robert1, Kannan Dhasaradharaman2, Thenmozhi M P3, Anantharaj K4
1MPT Student and Professor,2,3,4Professors. JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author: P. Mohankumar
ABSTRACT
Background: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common consequence of recurrent ankle sprains, particularly among Kabaddi players due to the sport's frequent jumping, rapid directional changes, and physical contact. Persistent ankle instability can result in pain, impaired proprioception, reduced functional performance, and increased risk of recurrent injuries. Neuromuscular Training (NMT) and Progressive Resistance Training (PRT), when combined with Kinesiotaping (KT), are commonly used rehabilitation approaches to improve ankle stability.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental study with 30 participants having chronic ankle instability divided into two groups of 15 each was conducted. Group A underwent Neuromuscular Training with Kinesiotaping, and Group B received Progressive Resistance Training with Kinesiotaping for one hour, three times a week, over six weeks. Functional performance and pain were assessed using the FAAM-Sports scale and VPIS. Data were analyzed with paired and unpaired t-tests to compare within- and between-group differences.
Results: Both treatment groups demonstrated significant improvements in pain reduction and functional ability following the intervention. However, Group A showed greater improvement than Group B. The post-test mean VPIS score was 3.2 in Group A and 4.7 in Group B, while the post-test FAAM-Sports score was 84.8 in Group A and 77.1 in Group B, indicating superior outcomes with Neuromuscular Training combined with Kinesiotaping.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Neuromuscular Training with Kinesiotaping is more effective than Progressive Resistance Training with Kinesiotaping in reducing pain and improving ankle stability in Kabaddi players with chronic ankle instability. These results support using neuromuscular rehabilitation in physiotherapy for athletes.
Keywords: Chronic Ankle Instability, Neuromuscular Training, Progressive Resistance Training, Kinesiotaping, Kabaddi Players, FAAM-Sports, Verbal Pain Intensity Scale.