Hip or ankle exercises for ankle instability in athletes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise programs—one focusing on the hip, the other on the ankle—to see which is better for improving leg function in athletes with chronic ankle instability. The goal is to help athletes regain strength and confidence in their ankle.
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Who can take part
- You are a professional athlete between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been playing sports for at least 3 years.
- You had a lateral ankle sprain (on the outside of your ankle) at least 12 months ago.
- In the past 6 months, you have had at least two episodes where your ankle gave way, or you have had two or more repeat ankle sprains, or you feel your ankle is unstable.
- You have not had surgery on your leg, a broken leg, or a leg injury that kept you from activity for more than a day 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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