CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY

This study followed 204 athletes who had surgery for chronic ankle instability. Researchers compared two different surgical techniques to see which one helped patients return to their sport at their previous level. They tracked recovery for 10 months after surgery to measure retu…

This study compared two standard surgical approaches for repairing chronically unstable ankles. Researchers wanted to see if a minimally invasive 'keyhole' (arthroscopic) technique leads to better functional recovery than traditional open surgery. They followed 41 adults whose an…

This study tested if a special therapy using pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) could help people with chronic ankle instability feel better. 62 adults with a history of repeated ankle sprains and feelings of their ankle 'giving way' participated. They all did standard ankle ex…

This study tested whether a special balance training program using stroboscopic glasses could help female volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. The glasses flash on and off, making vision less reliable to force the body to rely more on ankle sensation for balance. Re…

This study tested if a special type of electric therapy (CRET) combined with balance training could help people with chronic ankle instability get better faster. Researchers compared three groups: one doing just balance training, one receiving just the electric therapy, and one g…

This study tested whether a six-week exercise program improves balance for athletes with chronic ankle instability. It also checked if adding special athletic tape (kinesio taping) to the exercises provides extra benefit. Researchers compared three groups of athletes: one doing e…

This small, completed pilot study tested if adding psychological techniques to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic ankle instability. 36 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the combined mental-physical therapy or just a home exercise program. The…

This study tested whether a simplified, 4-week Tai Chi exercise program could improve ankle function for people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers compared the Tai Chi training to a self-management approach in 36 adults, measuring ankle strength, balance, and stability. …

This study aimed to understand how the flexibility of muscles and tendons around the ankle differs in people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers measured and compared the flexibility of the unstable ankle to the healthy ankle in 75 adults. The goal was to gather knowledge…

This study aimed to understand why some people develop chronic ankle instability after a sprain while others recover fully. Researchers compared the leg and foot movements of 72 physically active men in three groups: those with chronic instability, those who recovered well, and h…

This study aimed to understand how repeated ankle sprains and instability affect athletes' performance. Researchers compared 16 athletes with chronic ankle instability to 16 healthy athletes, measuring their jumping height, power, and agility. The results showed that athletes wit…