Nerve stretching may ease Long-Term ankle pain
NCT ID NCT05090423
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding nerve mobilization exercises to standard balance training can improve pain, movement, and function in people with chronic ankle instability. Thirty-six adults with a history of ankle sprains and ongoing instability participated. The results could help develop better rehabilitation strategies for this common condition.
What this could mean
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Active substance
neurodynamic intervention (nerve mobilization exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage chronic ankle pain and instability without surgery or medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of nerve exercises over balance training alone is still uncertain.
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National Yang Ming University
Taipei, 11221, Taiwan