Eficácia da mobilização articular na redução da dor e melhora da função em indivíduos com entorse do tornozelo: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: The traumatic ankle injuries that include sprains, fractures, dislocations, bruises, and tendon ruptures, cause pain and reduce the functional capacity of the lower limb. The joint mobilization has been used extensively by physiotherapists and manual therapists in the treatment of these injuries. Objective: To review the literature on the effectiveness of joint mobilization in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with ankle dysfunction. Methodology: A search was realized on the databases of the PUBMED, MEDLINE, SCIELO and PEDro from November 2016 to April 2017, and 8 articles were selected using the inclusion and exclusion through the methodology of inclusion and exclusion proposed. Results: The results showed that the reduction of pain and increase in ADM of dorsiflexion were higher when compared to the control groups and these gains were maintained over time as observed in some studies. Conclusion: The joint mobilization was effective in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with traumatic ankle injuries, these findings reinforce the results already verified in the physiotherapeutic clinic.