A Systematic Review of Rehabilitation Interventions for Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability.

ABSTRACT: Background: Ankle sprains affect approximately 8% of the general population, and recurrence occurs in as many as 80% of patients participating in high-risk sports. The aim of this review was to assess the impact of physiotherapy interventions on chronic ankle stability (CAI), providing evidence for the effectiveness of clinical treatment and care for patients with CAI. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in athletes with CAI following injury were analyzed. PubMed, Embase, PEDro, and Cochrane electronic databases were searched. A modified McMaster Critical Review For

SUBMITTER: Skwiot M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12786792 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature