SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024
Meta-analysis of the dosage of balance training on ankle function and dynamic balance ability in patients with chronic ankle instability.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled 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
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- The effect of balance training with stroboscopic glasses on postural stability and activity level in patients: a meta-analysis.African health sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of exercise therapy on chronic ankle instability: a meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- All-inside arthroscopic procedures for chronic lateral ankle instability: evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.British medical bulletin · 2025Guideline
- Isokinetic eccentric vs. concentric training for functional ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Trial
- Comparison of kinetic adaptations in gait initiation following exergaming and balance training in athletes with chronic ankle instability.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Effects and dosage of exercise therapy on functional outcomes in chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore and compare the dosage of balance training on ankle function and dynamic balance ability in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI).
methodsThe PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Medline, and Cochrane databases were searched up to December 2023. Quality assessment was carried out using the risk-of-bias guidelines of the Cochrane Collaboration, and the standardized mean differences (SMD) or mean differences (MD) for each outcome were compute.
resultsAmong 20 eligible studies, including 682 participants were analyzed in this meta-analysis. The results of the meta-analysis demonstrated that balance training was effective in enhancing ankle function with self-functional scores (SMD = 1.02; 95% CI, 0.61 to 1.43; p < 0.00001; I
conclusionBalance training proves beneficial for ankle function in patients with CAI. Intervention time constitutes a major factor influencing self-function in patients with CAI. It is recommended that the optimal dosage of balance training for CAI involves intervention three times a week, lasting for 20 to 30 min over a period of 4 to 6 weeks for superior rehabilitation.
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