Hip exercises may beat ankle workouts for wobbly ankles in athletes
NCT ID NCT07319403
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether focusing on hip muscles or ankle muscles during exercise training better improves leg function in athletes with chronic ankle instability. 36 professional athletes will do a 6-week program targeting either the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, or ankle muscles. The goal is to see which approach reduces instability and improves performance.
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise training programs (hip-focused or ankle-focused)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that targeting hip muscles is more effective than ankle exercises for improving stability and function in athletes with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 athletes, so results may not apply to all people with ankle instability. Exercise programs require consistent participation, and benefits may vary.
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