Ankle injury

This study compares a standard rehab program to a foot-intensive rehab (FIRE) program in 150 adults aged 18-44 with chronic ankle instability. Participants do 2 supervised and 3 home sessions per week for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if FIRE reduces re-injury rates, improves stabi…

This study tests two physiotherapy approaches—manual therapy (joint mobilization) and proprioception (balance) exercises—against a placebo to see which best improves balance and prevents ankle sprains in young soccer players. Forty-five boys aged 11-13 who have played soccer for …

This study tests whether a new ankle brace changes how athletes run and cut. Researchers will compare five different bracing conditions. Participants will run on a treadmill, do shuttle runs, and fill out surveys about comfort and stability. The goal is to see if the brace is com…

This study looks at whether reusing walking boots is safe for people recovering from foot or ankle injuries. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to get either a new boot or a cleaned, reused boot. The main goal is to see if reused boots cause more skin problems like blist…

This study follows about 80 adults who receive the EasyMove total ankle prosthesis for severe ankle arthritis caused by injury, wear-and-tear, or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will monitor how often the implant loosens and needs revision, as well as pain, mobility, and functi…

This study from the University of Nebraska aims to understand why some people with chronic ankle instability have different problems—some have loose ligaments, others have poor brain control. Researchers will test 42 physically active adults, including healthy controls, people co…

This study measures muscle strength, balance, and flexibility in 45 ballet dancers to find out what makes them more likely to hurt their ankles. Researchers compare dancers who had ankle injuries in the past year with those who didn't, plus a group of non-dancers. The goal is to …

This study planned to compare waterproof and standard casts in children with ankle or foot injuries. The goal was to see if waterproof casts lead to more complications. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data or conclusions are available.