scholarly journals Four-Week Ankle-Rehabilitation Programs in Adolescent Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 801-810
Author(s):  
M. Spencer Cain ◽  
Rebecca J. Ban ◽  
Yu-Ping Chen ◽  
Mark D. Geil ◽  
Benjamin M. Goerger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Hop Test ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Platform System ◽  
Clinical Measures

Context Researchers have shown that rehabilitation programs incorporating resistance-band and balance-board exercises are effective for improving clinical measures of function and patient-reported outcomes in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). However, whether combining the 2 exercises increases improvement is unknown. Objective To determine the effectiveness of 3 rehabilitation programs on clinical measures of balance and self-reported function in adolescent patients with CAI. Design Randomized controlled clinical trial (Trail Registration Number: ClinicalTrails.gov: NCT03447652). Setting High school athletic training facilities. Patients or Other Participants Forty-three patients with CAI (age = 16.37 ± 1.00 years, height = 171.75 ± 12.05 cm, mass = 69.38 ± 18.36 kg) were block randomized into 4 rehabilitation groups. Intervention(s) Protocols were completed 3 times per week for 4 weeks. The resistance-band group performed 3 sets of 10 repetitions of ankle plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion with a resistance band. The Biomechanical Ankle Platform System group performed 5 trials of clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, changing direction every 10 seconds during each 40-second trial. The combination group completed resistance-band and Biomechanical Ankle Platform System programs during each session. The control group did not perform any exercises. Main Outcome Measure(s) Variables were assessed before and after the intervention: time-in-balance test, foot-lift test, Star Excursion Balance Test, side-hop test, figure-8 hop test, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure, and Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool. We conducted 4 separate multivariate repeated-measures analyses of variance, followed by univariate analyses for any findings that were different. Results Using the time-in-balance test, foot-lift test, Star Excursion Balance Test (medial, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions), and figure-8 hop test, we detected improvement for each rehabilitation group compared with the control group (P < .05). However, no intervention group was superior. Conclusions All 3 rehabilitation groups demonstrated improvement compared with the control group, yet the evidence was too limited to support a superior intervention. Over a 4-week period, either of the single-task interventions or the combination intervention can be used to combat the residual deficits associated with CAI in an adolescent patient population.

scholarly journals Bilateral Improvements in Lower Extremity Function After Unilateral Balance Training in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheri A. Hale ◽  
Andrea Fergus ◽  
Rachel Axmacher ◽  
Kimberly Kiser
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lower Extremity Function ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test

Context: Bilateral improvements in postural control have been reported among individuals with acute lateral ankle sprains and individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) when only the unstable ankle is rehabilitated. We do not know if training the stable ankle will improve function on the unstable side. Objective: To explore the effects of a unilateral balance-training program on bilateral lower extremity balance and function in individuals with CAI when only the stable limb is trained. Design: Cohort study. Setting: University clinical research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 34 volunteers (8 men, 26 women; age = 24.32 ± 4.95 years, height = 167.01 ± 9.45 cm, mass = 77.54 ± 23.76 kg) with CAI were assigned to the rehabilitation (n = 17) or control (n = 17) group. Of those, 27 (13 rehabilitation group, 14 control group) completed the study. Intervention(s): Balance training twice weekly for 4 weeks. Main Outcome Measure(s): Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI), FADI Sport (FADI-S), Star Excursion Balance Test, and Balance Error Scoring System. Results: The rehabilitation and control groups differed in changes in FADI-S and Star Excursion Balance Test scores over time. Only the rehabilitation group improved in the FADI-S and in the posteromedial and anterior reaches of the Star Excursion Balance Test. Both groups demonstrated improvements in posterolateral reach; however, the rehabilitation group demonstrated greater improvement than the control group. When the groups were combined, participants reported improvements in FADI and FADI-S scores for the unstable ankle but not the stable ankle. Conclusions: Our data suggest training the stable ankle may result in improvements in balance and lower extremity function in the unstable ankle. This further supports the existence of a centrally mediated mechanism in the development of postural-control deficits after injury, as well as improved postural control after rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Short-Term Effects of Balance Training with Stroboscopic Vision for Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5364
Author(s):  
Kyung-Min Kim ◽  
María D. Estudillo-Martínez ◽  
Yolanda Castellote-Caballero ◽  
Alejandro Estepa-Gallego ◽  
David Cruz-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Training Groups ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test

Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) is one of the most common musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Stroboscopic vision (SV) training has been deemed to enhance somatosensorial pathways in this population group; nevertheless, until recently no studies have addressed the additional effects of this treatment option to the traditional therapeutic approach. Methods: To evaluate the effectiveness of a partial visual deprivation training protocol in patients with CAI, a randomized controlled trial was carried out. Patients with CAI (n = 73) were randomized into either a balance training, SV training, or a control (no training) group. For participants assigned into training groups, they received 18 training sessions over 6 weeks. The primary outcome was dynamic balance as measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention. Secondary outcome measures included ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, self-reported instability feeling, and ankle functional status. Results: Better scores in stroboscopic training and balance training groups in all outcome measures were observed in comparison with the control group with moderate to large effect sizes. Stroboscopic training was more effective than neuromuscular training in self-reported instability feeling (cohen’s d = 0.71; p = 0.042) and anterior reach distance of the star excursion balance test (cohen’s d = 1.23; p = 0.001). Conclusions: Preliminary findings from the effects of SV Stroboscopic training in patients with CAI, suggest that SV may be beneficial in CAI rehabilitation.

Comparison of the effect of foot orthoses on Star Excursion Balance Test performance in patients with chronic ankle instability

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faezeh Abbasi ◽  
Mahmood bahramizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Hadadi
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Sprain ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Textured Surface ◽  
Foot Orthoses ◽  
Textured Surfaces ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Foot Orthosis

Background: Chronic ankle instability as a prevalent consequence of ankle sprain causes various impairments such as balance and postural control deficits. Foot orthoses are one of the common interventions for rehabilitation of patients with chronic ankle instability. Objectives: To investigate the effect of custom-molded foot orthoses with textured surfaces on dynamic balance of chronic ankle instability patients and to compare their effects with other types of foot orthoses. Study design: This is a repeated measure design. Methods: A total of 30 participants were recruited based on the guideline introduced by the International Ankle Consortium. The effect of prefabricated, custom-molded, and custom-molded with textured surface foot orthoses was evaluated on dynamic balance by the Star Excursion Balance Test. Normalized reach distances in anteromedial, medial, and posteromedial directions of the test were computed to be used for statistical analysis. Results: The foot orthoses increased reach distances compared to the no-orthosis conditions in all three directions. The custom-molded with textured surface foot orthosis has significant differences compared with prefabricated foot orthosis ( p = 0.001) in all measured directions and with custom-molded foot orthosis ( p < 0.01) in medial and posteromedial directions. Conclusion: Foot orthoses improve reach distances in patients with chronic ankle instability. Custom-molded with textured surface foot orthosis has a more pronounced effect compared with other foot orthoses. Clinical relevance The custom-molded foot orthosis with textured surface could be an effective device to improve dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients. It may be considered as an efficient intervention to reduce ankle sprain recurrence in these individuals, although further research should be conducted.

scholarly journals Strength-Training Protocols to Improve Deficits in Participants With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily A. Hall ◽  
Carrie L. Docherty ◽  
Janet Simon ◽  
Jackie J. Kingma ◽  
Joanne C. Klossner
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Protocol Group ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Hop Test

Context: Although lateral ankle sprains are common in athletes and can lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI), strength-training rehabilitation protocols may improve the deficits often associated with CAI. Objective: To determine whether strength-training protocols affect strength, dynamic balance, functional performance, and perceived instability in individuals with CAI. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Athletic training research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 39 individuals with CAI (17 men [44%], 22 women [56%]) participated in this study. Chronic ankle instability was determined by the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability Questionnaire, and participants were randomly assigned to a resistance-band–protocol group (n = 13 [33%] age = 19.7 ± 2.2 years, height = 172.9 ± 12.8 cm, weight = 69.1 ± 13.5 kg), a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation strength-protocol group (n = 13 [33%], age = 18.9 ± 1.3 years, height = 172.5 ± 5.9 cm, weight = 72.7 ± 14.6 kg), or a control group (n = 13 [33%], age = 20.5 ± 2.1 years, height = 175.2 ± 8.1 cm, weight = 70.2 ± 11.1 kg). Intervention(s): Both rehabilitation groups completed their protocols 3 times/wk for 6 weeks. The control group did not attend rehabilitation sessions. Main Outcome Measure(s): Before the interventions, participants were pretested by completing the figure-8 hop test for time, the triple-crossover hop test for distance, isometric strength tests (dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, and eversion), the Y-Balance test, and the visual analog scale for perceived ankle instability. Participants were again tested 6 weeks later. We conducted 2 separate, multivariate, repeated-measures analyses of variance, followed by univariate analyses on any significant findings. Results: The resistance-band protocol group improved in strength (dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion) and on the visual analog scale (P &lt; .05); the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation group improved in strength (inversion and eversion) and on the visual analog scale (P &lt; .05) as well. No improvements were seen in the triple-crossover hop or the Y-Balance tests for either intervention group or in the control group for any dependent variable (P &gt; .05). Conclusions: Although the resistance-band protocol is common in rehabilitation, the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation strength protocol is also an effective treatment to improve strength in individuals with CAI. Both protocols showed clinical benefits in strength and perceived instability. To improve functional outcomes, clinicians should consider using additional multiplanar and multijoint exercises.

Performance Differences Between the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test and the Y-Balance Test in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 748-753
Author(s):  
Jupil Ko ◽  
Erik Wikstrom ◽  
Yumeng Li ◽  
Michelle Weber ◽  
Cathleen N. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Performance Differences ◽  
Movement Strategy ◽  
History Of ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Dynamic Postural Stability ◽  
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool

Context: The modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) and Y-Balance Test (YBT) are common dynamic postural stability assessments for individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). However, the reach distance measurement technique and movement strategy used during the mSEBT and YBT differ. To date, no studies have compared task performance differences on these tests in CAI patients. Objective: To determine whether individuals with CAI perform the mSEBT and YBT differently. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Biomechanics laboratory. Participants: Of 97 consented participants, 86 (43 females, 43 males; age 21.5 [3.3] y, height 169.8 [10.3] cm, mass 69.5 [13.4] kg), who reported ≤25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool, ≥11 on the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability, and had a history of a moderate to severe ankle sprain(s) participated. Interventions: Participants were instructed to perform the mSEBT and YBT in a predetermined counterbalanced order. Three anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral trials of each test were completed on the involved limb after 4 practice trials. Test direction order was randomized for each participant. Main Outcome Measures: Normalized (expressed in percentage) reach distance in each direction. Paired sample t tests were performed to compare each of the 3 directions between the mSEBT and YBT. Results: Significantly shorter reach distances in the anterior (58.9% [5.8%] vs 61.4% [5.4%], P = .001) and the posteromedial (98.8% [8.6%] vs 100.8% [8.1%], P = .003) directions were noted on the mSEBT relative to the YBT. No differences in the posterolateral directions were observed. Conclusions: Within those with CAI, mSEBT and YBT normalized reach distances differ in the anterior and posteriomedial directions. As a result, clinicians and researchers should not directly compare the results of these tests.

scholarly journals PENAMBAHAN CORE STABILITY PADA STAR EXCURSION BALANCE EXERCISE LEBIH MENINGKATKAN KESEIMBANGAN DINAMIS DAN MENURUNKAN FUNGSIONAL ANKLE INSTABILITAS DARIPADA STAR EXCURSION BALANCE EXERCISE PADA BELA DIRI TAEKWONDO

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Gede Eka Septian Utama ◽  
Putu Astawa ◽  
Muh. Ali Imron ◽  
Tjokorda Gde Bagus Mahadewa ◽  
Bagus Komang Satriyasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Balance Exercise ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool

Latar belakang: Taekwondo merupakan bela diri yang banyak menggunakan anggota gerak bawah terutama pergelangan kaki sehingga sering terjadi fungsional ankle instabilitas (FAI). FAI terjadi akibat adanya gangguan dari postural kontrol, keseimbangan dinamis dan fungsi otot. Salah satu latihan yang dapat dipergunakan adalah star excursion balance exercise, namun masih ada kekurangan dalam kontrol postural akibat tidak terjadi aktivasi otot core untuk pembentukan postural stabilisasi. Tujuan: Untuk membuktikan penambahan core stability pada star excursion balance exercise lebih meningkatkan keseimbangan dinamis dan menurunkan fungsional ankle instabilitas daripada star excursion balance exercise pada bela diri taekwondo. Metode: Rancangan penelitian ini adalah randomized pretest-postest control group design, Kelompok 1 mendapatkan star excursion balance exercise dan Kelompok  2  mendapatkan core stability dan star excursion balance exercise. Fungsional ankle instabilitas diukur menggunakan cumberland ankle instability tool (CAIT) dan keseimbangan dinamis menggunakan star excursion balance test (SEBT). Dilakukan 3 kali seminggu selama 6 minggu. Hasil: Peningkatan SEBT sebelum pelatihan pada Kelompok  1 sebesar 86,4±6,3 cm, setelah pelatihan sebesar 92,3±6,7cm dan pada Kelompok 2 sebelum sebesar 86,2±6,1 cm, setelah pelatihan sebesar 96,7±7,9 cm.  Penurunan fungsional ankle instabilitas dari peningkatan nilai CAIT sebelum pelatihan pada Kelompok 1 sebesar 20,4±1,8, setelah pelatihan sebesar 23,4±2,1 dan pada Kelompok 2 sebelum sebesar 20,3±2,8, setelah pelatihan sebesar 25,0±1,9. Perbedaan peningkatan keseimbangan dinamis pada Kelompok 1 dan 2 bermakna (p<0,05). Perbedaan penurunan FAI pada Kelompok 1 dan 2 bermakna (p<0,05). Kesimpulan: Penambahan core stability pada star excursion balance exercise lebih meningkatkan keseimbangan dinamis dan menurunkan fungsional ankle instabilitas daripada star excursion balance exercise pada bela diri taekwondo.   Kata kunci: fungsional ankle instabilitas, keseimbangan dinamis, star excursion balance exercise, core stability.

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