Brain training exercises for ankle instability
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether certain brain-based exercises (neurocognitive) can improve balance and reduce ankle giving-way in people with long-term ankle instability. If you have had a sprained ankle that still feels unstable, this might help strengthen your ankle control.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have instability in only one ankle, confirmed by a doctor's exam (and sometimes MRI).
- You had an ankle sprain at least 6 months ago.
- You've had a feeling of the ankle giving way, off and on, for at least 6 months.
- You have not had any surgery on your leg or foot.
- You do not have other foot or ankle problems like arthritis, fractures, or ligament tears.
- You are not regularly exercising at a moderate level 3 or more days a week.
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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