Lateral ankle sprains have been shown to be one of the most common musculoskeletal
injuries in both athletes and the recreationally active population. Moreover, it is estimated …

Objective Acupuncture or similar needling therapy has long been used to improve well-
being, but its effectiveness in management of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is unclear. To …

Context: Although lateral ankle sprains are common in athletes and can lead to chronic
ankle instability (CAI), strength-training rehabilitation protocols may improve the deficits …

Context: Functional rehabilitation may improve the deficits associated with chronic ankle
instability (CAI). Objective: To determine if balance-and strength-training protocols improve …

Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) have deficits in neuromuscular control and
altered movement patterns. Ankle-destabilization devices have been shown to increase …

The purpose of this study was to determine the contributions of strength, dorsiflexion range
of motion (DFROM), plantar cutaneous sensation (PCS), and static postural control to Star …

Background Although muscle strength training is a prevalent treatment for patients with
functional ankle instability (FAI), previous investigations on the efficacy have yielded …

Context: Deficits in ankle and hip strength and lower-extremity postural control are
associated with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Following strength training, muscle groups …

Background As the most common form of movement, walking happens not only on flat but
also on uneven surfaces, where constant loss and regaining of balance occur. The main …

Objective. To compare the effects of combined trigger point dry needling (TrP‐DN) and
proprioceptive/strengthening exercises to proprioceptive/strengthening exercises on pain …