Background and Objectives: Ankle mobility plays a critical role in athletic performance and injury prevention, especially in high-demand sports like Kabaddi. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of tissue flossing and dynamic stretching on improving ankle range of motion (ROM) and reducing pain levels among Kabaddi players. A total of 20 Kabaddi players were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A (n = 10) received tissue flossing, and Group B (n = 10) received dynamic stretching. Both interventions were administered over a predefined period. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and ankle ROM (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion) was assessed pre- and post-intervention using a goniometer. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to explore associations among variables. Post-intervention changes in NPRS scores and ankle ROM (°) between and within the two groups. Tissue flossing resulted in a significant reduction in pain (NPRS: 6.30 ± 0.82 to 4.00 ± 1.05, p = 0.000) and greater improvements in ROM across all directions, particularly dorsiflexion (increase of 7.90°) and plantarflexion (increase of 7.60°). Dynamic stretching also improved ROM but with smaller gains and without significant pain reduction. Between-group comparisons revealed significantly better outcomes in the tissue flossing group (p < 0.05 for all postintervention measures). Tissue flossing is a more effective technique than dynamic stretching for improving ankle mobility and reducing pain in Kabaddi players. Its immediate and multi-directional benefits make it a promising tool in sports rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Keywords: Tissue Flossing 1, Dynamic Stretching 2, Ankle Mobility 3, Range of Motion 4, Kabaddi Players 5, Numerical Pain Rating Scale 6, Sports Rehabilitation 7