Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, balance, and conventional training for chronic ankle instability in amateur athletes: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of three distinct rehabilitation approaches, namely Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) training, balance training and conventional physiotherapy, on neuromuscular control and functional performance in amateur athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Trial design and framework

A single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial with a superiority framework was conducted.

Methods

Amateur athletes with chronic ankle instability were recruited from sports clinics in Istanbul. A total of 40 participants (18 males, 22 females) from football, gymnastics, rowing, taekwondo, tennis, volleyball, and swimming were randomly assigned (1:1:1) using a computer-generated permuted block design to DNS train

SUBMITTER: Yesilkir S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature