ReviewJournal of athletic training2019
Epidemiology of Ankle Sprains and Chronic Ankle Instability.
Review in Journal of athletic training, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 5 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 263 papers, 24 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Functional Ankle Recovery After a Telerehabilitation Program for Patients With Sprain in the First Level of Care, Controlled Clinical Trial and Cost-effectiveness Study
Effect Of Thoracic Mobility Versus Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises On Lower Extremity Flexibility, Dynamic Balance And Proprioception In Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability
Effects of SMART Training Intervention Versus Foot Intensive Rehabilitation (FIRE) on Strength and Performance in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability
Adding core stability exercises to conventional program in athletes with chronic ankle instability
Combined Effects of Talocrural Mobilization With Movement and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Pain, Balance and Disability in Athletes With Ankle Sprain.
Who cites it
263 citing papers in PubMed, 24 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 583 citations in OpenAlex.
- Internal brace augmentation versus modified brostrom-gould procedure for chronic lateral ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of functional and radiographic outcomes.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- Narrative review of the mechanisms, intrinsic risk and predictive factors, and incidence of lateral ankle sprains amongst male and female athletes participating in sex-similar sports.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Neuromuscular characteristics of individuals with chronic ankle instability during unilateral landing tasks: a meta-analysis of electromyographic studies.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of blood-flow restriction training on dynamic postural control and ankle function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- Ultrasound-based assessment of talar cartilage in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of exercise therapy on dynamic posture control and self-report function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with pairwise and network meta-analysis.EFORT open reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Direction-specific effects of balance training on dynamic balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability: a multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves stability and function in chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Is Kinesio taping an effective approach for acute ankle sprains? A systematic review and meta-analysis.EFORT open reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Does transcranial direct current stimulation enhance sensorimotor recovery in chronic ankle instability? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Neurocognitive Deficits Related to Ligamentous Ankle Injuries: A Systematic Review.Sports medicine - open · 2026Pooled it
- Neuromuscular training for preventing ankle joint injuries in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Pooled it
- Stroboscopic visual training combined with balance exercises for chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of blood flow restriction training on patients with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Physical therapy versus conventional treatment for grade I and II acute ankle sprains: trial sequential analysis and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of sport specific unplanned movements on ankle kinetics and kinematics in healthy athletes from systematic review with meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Characteristics of Lower Extremity Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle Activity in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability During Landing With Expected and Unexpected Inversion Perturbations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2025Pooled it
- Gait-Training Interventions for Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of athletic training · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of exercise therapy on chronic ankle instability: a meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Can exercise therapy combined with transcranial direct current stimulation further improve balance ability in individuals with chronic ankle instability? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
203 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveTo provide a focused overview of the existing literature on the epidemiology of acute ankle sprains (lateral, medial, and high/syndesmotic) with an emphasis on incidence studies from the United States. In addition, we provide a brief overview of chronic ankle instability (CAI), posttraumatic osteoarthritis, and injury prevention to contribute to our understanding of the epidemiology of these injuries and the current state of the science on ankle sprains and ankle instability in sports medicine.
backgroundAcute ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with a high incidence among physically active individuals. Additionally, acute ankle sprains have a high recurrence rate, which is associated with the development of CAI. Understanding the epidemiology of these injuries is important for improving patients' musculoskeletal health and reducing the burden of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions. DESCRIPTION: Acute ankle-sprain incidence rates are summarized among the general population, as well as among physically active populations, including organized athletics and military personnel, with a focus on incidence in the United States. The link between a prior ankle sprain and a future acute ankle sprain is described. We also discuss the association between the incident ankle sprain and adverse, long-term outcomes such as CAI and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Finally, we summarize injury-prevention successes and future directions for research and prevention. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: This information is useful for health care providers to understand the expected incidence rates of acute ankle sprains, be aware of the association between ankle sprains and negative short- and long-term outcomes, and be familiar with existing injury-prevention programs.
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