Army tests strength and balance drills to stop ankle sprains in recruits

NCT ID NCT06469099

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of Haifa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a program of strength and balance exercises could help prevent ankle sprains in new army recruits. 786 soldiers aged 18-22 took part. They were assessed before and after the exercise program to see if their ankle stability, balance, and muscle strength improved.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercises for strength and balance
What this could lead to: If effective, this exercise program could help prevent ankle injuries in military recruits and possibly other athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely known. The exercises may not reduce injury rates in all settings or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Motor Activity ankle injury prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANKLE SPRAINS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Academic college Levinsky-Wingate at the Wingate Institute

Netanya, Israel

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