Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2008
The 2BFit study: is an unsupervised proprioceptive balance board training programme, given in addition to usual care, effective in preventing ankle sprain recurrences? Design of a randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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- The trAPP-study: cost-effectiveness of an unsupervised e-health supported neuromuscular training program for the treatment of acute ankle sprains in general practice: design of a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2015Trial
- The implementation effectiveness of the 'Strengthen your ankle' smartphone application for the prevention of ankle sprains: design of a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2014Trial
- Effect of unsupervised home based proprioceptive training on recurrences of ankle sprain: randomised controlled trial.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2009Trial
- Effect of Otago Exercise Program Combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Chronic Ankle Instability in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Fu's subcutaneous needling versus bracing combined with exercise therapy in the treatment of postacute lateral ankle sprain and the prevention of chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial protocol.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Targeting Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition in Chronic Ankle Instability: A Narrative Review of Neural and Functional Rehabilitation Strategies.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Effects of combination of strength and balance training on postural control and functionality in people with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Preventive lateral ligament tester (PLLT): a novel method to evaluate mechanical properties of lateral ankle joint ligaments in the intact ankle.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2016Article
- Effects of ankle strengthening exercises combined with motor imagery training on the timed up and go test score and weight bearing ratio in stroke patients.Journal of physical therapy science · 2015Article
- Comparison of effects of a proprioceptive exercise program in water and on land the balance of chronic stroke patients.Journal of physical therapy science · 2013Article
- HOW DOES THE BRAZILIAN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS TREAT ACUTE LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN?Revista brasileira de ortopediaArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThere is strong evidence that athletes have a twofold risk for re-injury after a previous ankle sprain, especially during the first year post-injury. These ankle sprain recurrences could result in disability and lead to chronic pain or instability in 20 to 50% of these cases. When looking at the high rate of ankle sprain recurrences and the associated chronic results, ankle sprain recurrence prevention is important.
objectiveTo evaluate the effect of a proprioceptive balance board training programme on ankle sprain recurrences, that was applied to individual athletes after rehabilitation and treatment by usual care. METHODS/
designThis study was designed as a randomized controlled trial with a follow-up of one year. Healthy individuals between 12 and 70 years of age, who were actively participating in sports and who had sustained a lateral ankle sprain up to two months prior to inclusion, were eligible for inclusion in the study. The intervention programme was compared to usual care. The intervention programme consisted of an eight-week proprioceptive training, which started after finishing usual care and from the moment that sports participation was again possible. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and every month for 12 months. The primary outcome of this study was the incidence of recurrent ankle injuries in both groups within one year after the initial sprain. Secondary outcomes were severity and etiology of re-injury and medical care. Cost-effectiveness was evaluated from a societal perspective. A process evaluation was conducted for the intervention programme. DISCUSSION: The 2BFit trial is the first randomized controlled trial to study the effect of a non-supervised home-based proprioceptive balance board training programme in addition to usual care, on the recurrence of ankle sprains in sports. Results of this study could possibly lead to changes in practical guidelines on the treatment of ankle sprains. Results will become available in 2009.
trial registrationISTRCN34177180.
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