Core stability exercises for chronic ankle instability in athletes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether core stability exercises help athletes with ongoing ankle instability feel more stable and prevent future sprains. It compares core training to standard care to see if it improves ankle function.
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Who can take part
- You are an athlete between 19 and 30 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.5.
- You have had at least one significant ankle sprain more than 3 months ago that made you miss a day of physical activity.
- In the last 6 months, you have had at least two episodes of your ankle giving way, spraining again, or feeling unstable.
- Your ankle instability is confirmed by a questionnaire (CAIT score above 24).
- You have not had ankle rehabilitation or lower extremity injury in the past 3 months.
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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