srjmdSRJMDSRJMD2788-9467https://doi.org/10.47310/srjmd.2025.v05i02.004The Effect of Training in Aquatic and Dry Environments on Pain and Range of Motion in Athletes with a Severe Ankle SprainAdnanRadi FarajMunadhilAdil KasimMisan University, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, IraqImam Kadhim Faculty of Islamic Sciences University, IraqSprains are among the most prevalent ankle injuries in sports.  This research aimed to determine the impact of training in aquatic and terrestrial settings on pain and range of motion in athletes with a severe ankle injury.  This quasi-experimental research included 30 soccer players with severe ankle sprains, who were randomly assigned to two groups: one trained in water and the other on land. Their performance was compared before and after an 8-week training intervention.  A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) questionnaire was used to assess pain, while a complete angle scale was utilised to quantify the range of motion of the ankle in four directions.  The data were examined with a two-way analysis of variance with repeated measures. Both procedures significantly alleviated discomfort in the ankles of the afflicted athletes (p>0.001).  The findings indicated that the interaction between the group and time was important.  In the aquatic group, pain reduction was much greater (p>0.001). The ankle range of motion shown a substantial increase in both groups (p>0.001).  The variable rate of pain development escalated in the water training group (62%) vs to the dry group (50%).  In conclusion, due to the effects of training on water and land, together with the notable interaction between time and group, aqua training or a hybrid of aquatic and terrestrial training is advised for the rehabilitation of a severe ankle injury.