New ankle machine could help athletes recover from sprains
NCT ID NCT06801483
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested a new ankle training machine in 14 athletes with chronic ankle instability. The machine allows for strengthening in multiple directions with higher resistance than standard bands. After six weeks of training, researchers measured muscle strength, balance, and jumping ability to see if the machine helps more than traditional therapy.
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Locations
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China Medical University
Taichung, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
Multiaxial ankle training system (machine-based ankle strengthening)
What this could lead to
If effective, this machine could offer athletes a better way to strengthen their ankles and improve stability after injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 14 participants. The machine is new, so more research is needed to confirm benefits.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.