Can isokinetic muscle strength training with hip abduction and adduction improve muscle strength, balance, and gait in patients with functional ankle instability? A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have confirmed that patients with functional ankle instability (FAI) have inadequate hip abductor muscle strength. Muscle strength training is a commonly used intervention in people with FAI. The effects investigated by previous studies have shown conflicting results. However, whether hip adduction and abduction isokinetic muscle strength training can improve muscle strength, balance, and gait in patients with FAI remains unclear.

Objective

The aim of this study was to observe whether muscle strength, balance, Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score, plantar pressure, and gait can be improved in patients with FAI via isokinetic muscle strength training of the peri-ankle muscle groups combined with hip abduction and adductor muscle groups.

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505799 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature