Motor training vs. cognitive-motor training for ankle instability
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of training—motor (movement) training alone versus motor plus cognitive (thinking) training—for basketball players with chronic ankle instability. The goal is to see which approach helps you regain better control and stability of your ankle.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old and play basketball.
- You have had at least one bad ankle sprain (on one side) more than a year ago.
- Your ankle feels like it gives way at least twice in the last 6 months.
- You have not had surgery or a fracture in that ankle or leg.
- You are not taking anti-inflammatory meds (like ibuprofen) regularly and have not had a recent sprain in the last 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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