Injuries of the ligamentous apparatus of the ankle joint are one of the most common injuries of the ODA. A large number of complications and a long period of disability require the development of modern methods of physiotherapy treatment that can reduce the number of relapses and reduce the duration of rehabilitation.

OBJECTIVE

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of electromyostimulation in motion in the treatment of post-traumatic edema of the ankle joint.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

51 athletes with post-traumatic edema of the ankle joint were examined. The main complaints were the presence of pronounced edema in the area of injury, pain, restriction of movement in the joint. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: the 1st group (25 patients) received treatment with electromyostimulation in motion (while performing therapeutic gymnastics); the 2nd (control) group (26 patients) performed therapeutic gymnastics recommended for the treatment of patients with lymphovenous insufficiency. The method of laser Doppler flowmetry was used to study microcirculatory disorders in the area of injury. Peripheral hemodynamics was evaluated by the RVG method. The severity of edema was assessed by measuring the circumference of the lower leg in the lower third of the injured and healthy limb. The thickness of subcutaneous fat was assessed by ultrasound. The subjective feelings of athletes were evaluated using CIVIQ-2 questionnaires and pain syndrome assessment according to VAS.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION

The use of electromyostimulation in motion in patients with post-traumatic edema of the ankle joint helped to reduce pain, relieve soft tissue edema, increase the volume of movements in the affected joint, increase motor activity and improve the quality of life.