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Tai chi may help wobbly ankles: 4-Week program shows promise

NCT ID NCT06682897

Symptom relief Sponsor: Loughborough University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a simplified 4-week Tai Chi program could help people with chronic ankle instability improve balance, strength, and stability. 36 participants did Tai Chi or self-management for 4 weeks each. Researchers measured muscle responses, joint position sense, and ankle function. The goal is to see if Tai Chi offers a simple, drug-free way to manage ankle instability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tai Chi training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost exercise program to improve ankle stability and quality of life for people with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The 4-week program may not be enough for lasting improvement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Aged from 18 to 40 * A history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain was associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc) and disrupted activity * The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to study enrolment * The most recent injury must have occurred more than 3 months prior to study enrolment * Reports of feeling instable or "giving way" during daily activities or physical activities and experienced at least 2 episodes in the 6 months prior to study enrolment * Scoring ≤25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool Exclusion criteria: * Any previous fractures or surgeries on the lower limbs * Have other muscle, joint or nerve disorders that affect the function of the lower limbs * Chest pain at rest, dizziness during rest, heart condition, or doctor's advice not to exercise without medical supervision * Currently enrolled in other ankle rehabilitation programmes * Already a Tai Chi practitioner * Pregnant * Allergic to adhesive tapes

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Chronic ankle instability

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Loughborough University

    Loughborough, Leicester, LE113TU, United Kingdom

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