Alteration in the dynamics of ipsilateral cerebellar fluctuations and its association with balance performance in recreational athletes with chronic ankle instability: A cross-sectional study of resting-state fMRI

Key Points

• Elevated ALFF and ReHo values indicate higher cerebellar activity in athletes with chronic ankle instability, impacting balance.
• Increased cerebellar fluctuations may reveal compensatory mechanisms for balance control in these athletes.
• Cross-sectional analysis used resting-state fMRI to assess neural activity in athletes compared to controls.
• Findings highlight the potential for targeted balance training in athletes experiencing chronic ankle instability.