ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023
Relationship between ankle pain, range of motion, strength and balance in individuals with functional ankle instability: a cross-sectional study.
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- 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
- Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on patients with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
- Chronic Ankle Instability and Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review With a Conceptual Framework Linking Distal and Proximal Sensorimotor Dysfunction.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Review
- The long-term effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion, strength, balance, and jump performance in athletes with limited ankle dorsiflexion: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- The anterior reach of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test shows a strong relationship with ankle dorsiflexion in young athletes: a cross-sectional observational study.European journal of medical research · 2025Observational
- The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles deficits in functional ankle instability: an observational study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Observational
- Physical Characteristics Associated With a History of Ankle Sprain in Elementary School Badminton Players.Cureus · 2025Article
- A cross-sectional study on peroneal muscle echogenicity changes and their effects on balance functions in individuals with chronic ankle instability.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- An examination of ankle joint position sense, postural control and associated neuromuscular deficits in patients with plantar fasciitis: a cross-sectional analysis with advanced biomechanical and psychosocial correlates.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Revealing the Progression of Pain Pathways and Identifying Chronification of Pain Predictors After an Isolated Lateral Ankle Sprain: Project RECOIL.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAbout 15-60% of individuals with ankle sprains may develop functional ankle instability (FAI), which is characterised by ankle pain, decreased muscle strength, limited range of motion, and impaired balance, causing a decline in social activity and quality of life. However, the relationship between those characters is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether a relationship existed between ankle pain, active range of motion (AROM), strength and balance and if ankle pain, AROM and strength can predict balance in individuals with FAI.
methodsSeventy-seven subjects (46 males; 31 females) with unilateral FAI participated in this study. Ankle pain was measured by the visual analogue scale (VAS), ankle AROM was measured using a universal goniometer, ankle strength was measured using a handheld dynamometer, the static balance was measured by the Time in Balance Test (TBT) and the dynamic balance was measured by the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Pearson product-moment correlations were used to determine the correlations between ankle pain, AROM, strength and balance. Multiple linear regressions were used to investigate if ankle pain, AROM and strength can predict balance in individuals with FAI.
resultsVAS and AROM-plantarflexion predicted 25.6% of the TBT (f
conclusionThis study shows that ankle plantarflexion strength, AROM of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion and pain are predictors of balance in individuals with FAI. These factors could be considered in the rehabilitation of FAI.
trial registrationTrial registration number: ChiCTR2200063532.
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