Pilates for ankle stability in footballers
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether Pilates exercises improve ankle control, balance, and performance in football players with chronic ankle instability. It may help you recover better from a past ankle sprain.
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Who can take part
- You are a male footballer aged 22 to 35.
- You have had an ankle sprain on one side in the last 12 months.
- You could not put weight on that ankle right after the injury.
- You have a Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score below 24 (ankle feels unstable).
- You have been playing football for at least 1 year.
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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