SmartRehab: A Mobile Health App for Home-based Ankle Sprain Therapy

Recovering from an ankle fracture requires a team effort, and mobile health apps can enhance rehabilitation effectiveness. This will be a program where physiotherapists guide patients after surgery or immobilisation, with progress followed through an app. The ankle is a complex joint where bones, soft tissues, and neurovascular structures work together to support weight-bearing and movement. Considering its anatomy, biomechanics, and gender-related differences is crucial for evaluating and treating athletic injuries. The program reduced pain and swelling, improved muscle balance, stability, and walking, and improved quality of life. Affected individuals may experience difficulty walking, climbing stairs, and sensations like tingling, numbness, or pins and needles in the area. The findings support the effectiveness of Move 360 in improving functional outcomes and reducing pain in individuals with lateral ankle sprains. The main aim of the work was to design and validate an application for a mobile health system for home use of musculoskeletal therapy in patients with ankle sprain. The study results revealed that the mobile health app significantly increased recovery outcomes amongst the participants with ankle sprain. The study concluded that the mobile application is an effective solution for home-based rehabilitation in individuals with ankle sprains. It helped improve mobility, reduce pain, and support patient engagement in recovery. The app offered a convenient alternative to in-person therapy, especially for those with limited access to clinical care. Overall, the application contributed to better functional outcomes and user satisfaction.