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Can stronger ankles change how you walk?

NCT ID NCT07820449

Prevention Sponsor: University of Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Ljubljana studied whether a 12-week ankle strength training program changes muscle strength and walking mechanics in healthy, active men aged 18 to 50. Participants trained on a device that isolates the muscles that turn the foot outward and inward, starting with eight weeks of muscle-building work followed by four weeks focused on nerve activation. The team measured ankle torque, electrical activity in six lower-leg muscles, and walking speed across three walking conditions. The study enrolled 32 men with no recent ankle injury.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 12-week ankle evertor and invertor strength training program on a specially designed device
What this could lead to
If the training builds ankle strength and changes walking mechanics, it could inform exercise programs aimed at lowering ankle sprain risk in active people.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 32 healthy, recreationally active men, so results may not apply to women, older adults, or people with existing ankle problems. Strength gains in a lab may not translate into fewer injuries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2017

Finished

May 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male, aged 18 to 50 Years * Recreationally active (regularly participating in running or sport) * No history of ankle injury or surgery * No musculoskeletal disorders affecting the lower extremity * Able to perform physical exercise without restrictions Exclusion Criteria: * History of ankle sprain or ligament injury in the past 12 months * Any lower extremity injury or surgery * Neurological or cardiovascular conditions affecting exercise participation * Currently receiving physiotherapy for lower extremity conditions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Ankle injuries and disorders Ankle instability Ankle rehabilitation Ankle sprain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

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