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Effects of visual feedback balance training on the balance and ankle instability in adult men with functional ankle instability
Nam S-M, Kim K, Lee DY
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2018 Jan;30(1):113-115
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of visual feedback balance training on the balance and ankle instability in adult men with functional ankle instability. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twenty eight adults with functional ankle instability, divided randomly into an experimental group, which performed visual feedback balance training for 20 minutes and ankle joint exercises for 10 minutes, and a control group, which performed ankle joint exercise for 30 minutes. Exercises were completed three times a week for 8 weeks. Bio rescue was used for balance ability. It measured limit of stability at one minute. For ankle instability was measured using Cumberland ankle instability tool (CAIT). This measure was performed before and after the experiments in each group. RESULTS: The experimental group had significant increase in the Limit of Stability and CAIT score. The control group had significant increase in CAIT score. While the Limit of Stability increased without significance. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, visual feedback balance training can be recommended as a treatment method for patients with functional ankle instability.

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