The Effect of Proprioceptive and Balance Training on Recurrent Ankle Sprains in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is connected to recurrent ankle sprains, impaired proprioception, reduced postural control, and decreased functional stability. Proprioceptive and balance training are often used during rehabilitation, but differences in training methods and study populations makes the effectiveness difficult to determine. This research investigates the effect of proprioceptive and balance training on recurrent ankle sprains and functional stability in people with CAI. Evidence was examined from systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials focusing on recurrent ankle sprains, proprioception, balance, and ankle function. Findings show that proprioceptive training reduces recurrent ankle sprains, while balance training improves dynamic balance, proprioception, and functional ankle stability. However, limitations include differences in participant characteristics, training protocols, intervention duration, and outcome measures, so that findings cannot be generalized. Overall, proprioceptive and balancing training are useful for CAI rehabilitation, especially for improving dynamic balance and reducing recurrent ankle-sprain risk, although further specific research is required.