Effectiveness Of Frirage Massage Therapy And Exercise Therapy Improving Ankle Joint ROM After Chronic Ankle Injury In Futsal Athletes Jogokaryan Academy

Abstract

Background

Chronic ankle injury is a common problem among futsal athletes due to repetitive high-intensity movements and rapid changes of direction. This condition often results in limited ankle joint range of motion (ROM), functional impairment, and an increased risk of recurrent injury. Effective rehabilitation strategies that integrate manual therapy and therapeutic exercise are therefore essential to restore ankle function.

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a combined intervention consisting of frirage massage therapy and exercise therapy in improving ankle joint range of motion in futsal athletes with chronic ankle injury.

Methods

A pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted involving 11 futsal athletes with chronic ankle injury, selected using purposive sampling. Participants received a combined intervention of frirage massage therapy followed by exercise therapy. Ankle joint range of motion, including plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion, was measured using a goniometer before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, depending on data normality, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.

Results

The results showed significant improvements in ankle joint range of motion following the intervention (p < 0.05). Increases were observed in plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion ROM, with the greatest percentage improvement noted in eversion movement. These findings indicate that the combined intervention effectively enhanced ankle joint mobility in athletes with chronic ankle injury.

Conclusion

The combination of frirage massage therapy and exercise therapy is effective in improving ankle joint range of motion in futsal athletes with chronic ankle injury. This integrated approach may serve as a practical and applicable rehabilitation strategy to support functional recovery and reduce the risk of recurrent ankle injuries.