How ankle instability affects movement in athletes
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This study looks at how ankle instability affects movement control in athletes. If you have chronic ankle problems, you might help researchers understand how to improve treatment and prevention.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have sprained your ankle at least once in the past year and still have some issues from it, or you've had repeated ankle sprains in the past year.
- You have felt like your ankle is 'giving way' or is unstable in the last 3 months.
- You score 27 or lower on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (a short questionnaire about ankle stability).
- You have not had any fractures or surgeries on your legs or feet, and no leg injury in the last 3 months.
- You have not sprained your ankle in the last 6 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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