CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY

This study tested whether doing balance exercises 3 times a week for 4 weeks works as well as doing them 2 times a week for 6 weeks in people with chronic ankle instability. 57 adults with weak, unstable ankles were randomly assigned to one of the two training groups or a waitlis…

This study tested whether a six-week program of balance and strength exercises improves static balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability. It also looked at whether adding kinesio taping provides extra benefit. Seventy-eight athletes took part, doing exercises three times…

This study tested whether adding pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to standard rehab helps people with chronic ankle instability. 62 adults with a history of ankle sprains and ongoing instability received either real PEMF or a sham device alongside rehab. The goal was t…

This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (which flicker between clear and dark) during balance exercises can help female volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. Twenty-four professional players completed a supervised balance training program while wearing…

This study tested whether a simplified 4-week Tai Chi program could help people with chronic ankle instability improve balance, strength, and stability. 36 participants did Tai Chi or self-management for 4 weeks each. Researchers measured muscle responses, joint position sense, a…

This study tested whether adding a special electric therapy (CRET) to balance exercises helps people with chronic ankle instability recover faster. 31 adults with weak, unstable ankles were split into three groups: balance training alone, electric therapy alone, or both together.…

This study tested a new type of physical therapy that also addresses fear of movement in 36 people with chronic ankle instability. Participants attended sessions over 3 weeks, and researchers measured how many completed the program, changes in balance, and quality of life. The go…

This study looked at two surgical techniques to treat chronic ankle instability—a condition where the ankle gives way repeatedly after a sprain. Researchers compared a newer keyhole (arthroscopic) method with the traditional open surgery in 41 adults. The goal was to see which ap…

This study examined how flexible the structures around the ankle are in people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers measured flexibility in 75 adults aged 18 to 45 who had instability in one ankle. The goal was to compare the unstable side to the healthy side to better und…

This study followed 204 people who had ankle surgery for chronic instability. Researchers compared two surgical techniques—tendon graft and suture with biological reinforcement—to see how many returned to their main sport at the same level 10 months later. The goal is to understa…

This study compared 16 athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI) to 16 healthy athletes. They performed tests like jumps, hops, and agility runs. Results showed that those with CAI jumped lower, hopped shorter distances, and were slower in agility tests. The study suggests th…

This study looked at how foot and ankle joints move and bear weight during running in people with chronic ankle instability, those who recovered from a sprain, and healthy individuals. Researchers used cameras and pressure plates to measure joint angles and forces, and ultrasound…