The Analgesic Effect of the Chinese Massage Technique for Ankle Sprain in Wushu Athletes

Objective:To observe the analgesic effects of the Chinese massage technique in treating the ankle sprain in Wushu athletes.Methods:One hundred and three patients with ankle sprain were randomized into a treatment group treated by the Chinese massage technique and a control group treated by Votalin for 14 days.The changes of PRI,VAS and PPI score of both groups were observed before and after the treatment.Results:After the Chinese massage technique treatment,the PRI,VAS and PPI score of the treatment group were significantly reduced compared with before the treatment(P0.05),and also lower than those in the control group(P0.05).Conclusion:The Chinese massage technique has the obvious analgesic effect to treat the ankle sprain of Wushu athletes.