The effect of using hydro massage in rehabilitating ankle joint injuries among youth volleyball players

Abstract

The research aims to rehabilitate identify the effect of using water massage in rehabilitating the ankle joint injury in youth volleyball players. The researchers used the experimental method with one experimental group as it is the most appropriate method to address the research problem. The research population was chosen intentionally, namely youth volleyball players in Diyala Governorate, divided into a group of clubs. The research sample was chosen randomly, namely the players with injured ankle joints for youth in the Al-Khalis Sports Club in volleyball, numbering (5) players.

Through the results that emerged, the researchers concluded that the hydro massage method contributed positively to the rehabilitation of the ankle joint in youth volleyball players, as the hydro massage method contributed to the flow of blood to the site of the injury and accelerated recovery, through periods of treatment and rest. It is recommended The researchers paid attention to physiological indicators when preparing training curricula through the nature of exercises, rest and treatment methods, applying the hydro massage method to other games in treating the ankle joint, for all categories, and the necessity of informing coaches of the results of the research conducted on players for their benefit when developing the training curriculum, providing a section For physical therapy with medical devices and supplies in sports clubs, as well as a specialized staff to prevent the aggravation of injuries and the inability of players to continue playing.