Sensory-Targeted Ankle Rehabilitation Strategies for Chronic Ankle Instability.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Deficient sensory input from damaged ankle ligament receptors is thought to contribute to sensorimotor deficits in those with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Targeting other viable sensory receptors may then enhance sensorimotor control in these patients. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of 2 wk of sensory-targeted ankle rehabilitation strategies (STARS) on patient- and clinician-oriented outcomes in those with CAI.

Methods

Eighty patients with self-reported CAI participated. All patients completed patient-oriented questionnaires capturing self-reported function as well as the weight-bearing lunge test and an eyes-closed single-limb balance test. After baseline testing, patients were randomly allocated to four STARS gr

SUBMITTER: McKeon PO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4833574 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature