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Effects of Tai Chi on the neuromuscular function of the patients with functional ankle instability: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Huiru Tang, Min Mao, Daniel T P Fong, Qipeng Song, Yan Chen, Zhipeng Zhou, Cui Zhang, Jiangna Wang, Xuewen Tian, Wei Sun

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10 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Huiru TangCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Min MaoSchool of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Daniel T P FongNational Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.
Qipeng SongCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Yan ChenCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Zhipeng ZhouCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Cui ZhangLab of Biomechanics, Shandong Institute of Sport Science, Jinan, China.
Jiangna WangCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Xuewen TianCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Wei SunCollege of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China. sunwei841024@163.com.
Shandong Sport University · CNLoughborough University · GBShandong University · CN

Funding

China Shandong Key Research and Development Plan 2020CXGC010902National Natural Science Foundation of China 31700815Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation ZR2020QC091
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnkle instability limits physical activities and undermines a person's quality of life. Tai Chi's health benefits have been reported in different population groups. However, the effects of Tai Chi on neuromuscular function among young adults with functional ankle instability (FAI) remain unclear. Therefore, we aim to investigate the effect of Tai Chi on young adults with FAI.

methodsThis study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial with blinded assessors. A total of 104 young adults with FAI will be recruited and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The participants in the simplified Tai Chi exercise program (STCEP) group will receive a 12-week Tai Chi training. The participants in the control group will receive a low-intensity exercise program and health education for 12 weeks. The primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 4th, 8th, and 12th weeks. Primary outcome measures will include the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score, kinematics/kinetics data, electromyography during single-leg landing tasks, and the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Secondary outcome measures will include the total time of Dynamic Leap and Balance Test (DLBT), ankle muscle strength, and ankle proprioception. DISCUSSION: This study will investigate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on the neuromuscular function of patients with FAI, as indicated by ankle joint biomechanics, ankle proprioception, balance, ankle muscle strength, and ankle muscle activation. Results will demonstrate that Tai Chi can be an effective exercise for young adults with FAI.

trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2100044089 . Registered on 10 March 2021.

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Joint InstabilityTai JiAnkleHumansPostural BalanceQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicYoung AdultAnkle proprioceptionBalanceFunctional ankle instabilityNeuromuscular functionTai Chi

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PMID35109886
PMCPMC8812168
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