Weak ankles hold athletes back: study shows performance gap

NCT ID NCT07171398

Summary

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 with unstable ankles performed worse on key tests, suggesting this condition significantly impacts sports performance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Health Sciences

    Ankara, Etlik, 06200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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