Conclusions The main findings from this systematic review were balance training provided the most consistent improvements in self-reported function for patients with CAI
Objective To identify which therapeutic intervention may be most effective for improving self-reported function in patients with chronic ankle instability ( CAI ) .
Two-week joint mobilization intervention improves self-reported function, range of motion, and dynamic balance in those with chronic ankle instability.
We examined the effect of a 2-week anterior-to-posterior ankle joint mobilization intervention on weight-bearing dorsiflexion range of motion ( ROM ) , dynamic balance , and self-reported function in subjects with chronic ankle instability ( CAI ) . In this prospect i ve cohort study , subjects received six Maitl and Grade III anterior-to-posterior joint mobilization treatments over 2 weeks . Weight-bearing dorsiflexion ROM , the anterior , posteromedial , and posterolateral reach directions of the Star Excursion Balance Test ( SEBT ) , and self-reported function on the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure ( FAAM ) were assessed 1 week before the intervention ( baseline ) , prior to the first treatment ( pre-intervention ) , 24 - 48 h following the final treatment ( post-intervention ) , and 1 week later ( 1-week follow-up ) in 12 adults ( 6 males and 6 females ) with CAI . The results indicate that dorsiflexion ROM , reach distance in all directions of the SEBT , and the FAAM improved ( p < 0.05 for all ) in all measures following the intervention compared to those prior to the intervention . No differences were observed in any assessment s between the baseline and pre-intervention measures or between the post-intervention and 1-week follow-up measures ( p > 0.05 ) . These results indicate that the joint mobilization intervention that targeted posterior talar glide was able to improve measures of function in adults with CAI for at least 1 week
Conclusions The main findings from this systematic review were balance training provided the most consistent improvements in self-reported function for patients with CAI
Objective To identify which therapeutic intervention may be most effective for improving self-reported function in patients with chronic ankle instability ( CAI ) .