Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a problem that needs proper assessment and treatment of the associated deficits to restore the normal static and dynamic postural stability. Objectives This study was to examine the effect of two balance training programs: Weight-bearing Exercis...

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Main Authors: Azza Mohammed Abdelmohsen, Salam Mohamed Elhafez, Noha Mahmoud Youssef
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-03-01
Series:Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43161-025-00282-2
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description Abstract Background Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a problem that needs proper assessment and treatment of the associated deficits to restore the normal static and dynamic postural stability. Objectives This study was to examine the effect of two balance training programs: Weight-bearing Exercise for Better Balance (WEBB) program and unilateral balance training exercises on static and dynamic postural stability in CAI. Methods The study included 35 females with CAI. Randomly, they were allocated into three groups. The first experimental group (A) consisted of 13 females who performed the WEBB program. The second experimental group (B) consisted of 12 females who performed unilateral balance training program. The third control group (C) consisted of 10 females who did not receive any intervention. Their mean ages, weights, heights, and body mass indices were 21.65 ± 1.80 years, 63.78 ± 9.31 kg, 161.75 ± 6.23 cm, and 23.96 ± 1.76 kg/m2, respectively. Static balance was assessed by single-limb stance time test, and dynamic balance was assessed by star excursion balance test for all participants prior to and four weeks post balance training. Results Static and dynamic balance were improved post-test mean values of static and dynamic balance measures in comparison to the pre-test values in both experimental groups A and B. Conclusion The two tested balance training programs augment static and dynamic postural stability in CAI.
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spelling doaj-art-e1aaed6d34074b56a18a286cf6e690372025-08-20T02:10:23ZengSpringerOpenBulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy2536-96602025-03-0130111110.1186/s43161-025-00282-2Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trialAzza Mohammed Abdelmohsen0Salam Mohamed Elhafez1Noha Mahmoud Youssef2Biomechanics Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo UniversityBiomechanics Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo UniversityBiomechanics Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo UniversityAbstract Background Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a problem that needs proper assessment and treatment of the associated deficits to restore the normal static and dynamic postural stability. Objectives This study was to examine the effect of two balance training programs: Weight-bearing Exercise for Better Balance (WEBB) program and unilateral balance training exercises on static and dynamic postural stability in CAI. Methods The study included 35 females with CAI. Randomly, they were allocated into three groups. The first experimental group (A) consisted of 13 females who performed the WEBB program. The second experimental group (B) consisted of 12 females who performed unilateral balance training program. The third control group (C) consisted of 10 females who did not receive any intervention. Their mean ages, weights, heights, and body mass indices were 21.65 ± 1.80 years, 63.78 ± 9.31 kg, 161.75 ± 6.23 cm, and 23.96 ± 1.76 kg/m2, respectively. Static balance was assessed by single-limb stance time test, and dynamic balance was assessed by star excursion balance test for all participants prior to and four weeks post balance training. Results Static and dynamic balance were improved post-test mean values of static and dynamic balance measures in comparison to the pre-test values in both experimental groups A and B. Conclusion The two tested balance training programs augment static and dynamic postural stability in CAI.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43161-025-00282-2Postural stabilityWeight bearingBalanceChronic ankle instability
spellingShingle Azza Mohammed Abdelmohsen
Salam Mohamed Elhafez
Noha Mahmoud Youssef
Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy
Postural stability
Weight bearing
Balance
Chronic ankle instability
title Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
title_full Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
title_short Balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
title_sort balance training improves static and dynamic postural stability in chronic ankle instability a randomized controlled trial
topic Postural stability
Weight bearing
Balance
Chronic ankle instability
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43161-025-00282-2
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