CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY

This study compared two standard surgical methods for repairing chronically unstable ankles. Researchers wanted to see if a less invasive 'keyhole' (arthroscopic) approach leads to better recovery than traditional open surgery. They randomly assigned 41 adults with long-term ankl…

This study followed 204 athletes who had surgery for chronic ankle instability. Researchers compared two different surgical techniques to see which one helped patients return to their sport at their previous level. They tracked recovery for 10 months after surgery to measure retu…

This study tested whether a special electric therapy (CRET) combined with balance training could help people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers worked with 31 active adults who had unstable ankles, splitting them into groups that received either balance training, the ele…

This study tested if a non-invasive device that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) could help people with chronic ankle instability when added to standard physical therapy. 40 adults with a history of ankle sprains and ongoing instability received either the real PEMF trea…

This study tested whether a special balance training program using stroboscopic glasses could help female volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. The glasses flash on and off, making vision less reliable to force the body to rely more on ankle sensation for balance. Re…

This study tested whether a six-week exercise program improves balance for athletes with chronic ankle instability. It also checked if adding special athletic tape (kinesio taping) to the exercises provides extra benefit. Researchers compared three groups of athletes: one doing e…

This small, completed pilot study tested if adding psychological techniques to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic ankle instability. 36 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the combined mental-physical therapy or just a home exercise program. The…

This study tested whether a simplified, 4-week Tai Chi exercise program could improve ankle function for people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers compared the Tai Chi training to a self-management approach in 36 adults, measuring ankle strength, balance, and stability. …

This study aimed to understand how ankle sprains and chronic instability affect foot mechanics. Researchers compared 72 men in three groups: those with chronic instability, those who recovered from a sprain, and healthy controls. They measured joint movement, muscle strength, and…

This study aimed to understand how the flexibility of muscles and tendons around the ankle differs in people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers measured and compared the flexibility of the unstable ankle to the healthy ankle in 75 adults. The goal was to gather knowledge…

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 wit…