Rhythm and recovery: could music-like cues help badminton players bounce back from ankle sprains?
NCT ID NCT07726810
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether adding rhythmic auditory stimulation — like a steady beat — to dynamic neuromuscular stability exercises improves balance, body awareness, and performance in badminton players recovering from a lateral ankle sprain. About 44 players aged 18 to 30 with a recent mild-to-moderate sprain will be assigned to exercise with or without the rhythmic cues. The goal is to see if the beat-based approach leads to better recovery outcomes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- dynamic neuromuscular stability exercises with or without rhythmic auditory stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehab approach for ankle sprains in athletes, potentially speeding return to sport.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply widely. The added benefit of rhythmic stimulation over standard exercises remains uncertain.
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Locations
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Sports Board of Punjab
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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