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Impact of Strength and Balance Exercises on Basketball Players with Long-Term Ankle Problems

Effects of Combined Neuromuscular and Strength Training on Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100742
Enrollment
45
Registered
2026-01-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Neuromuscular Training: Neuromuscular Training will be given for 3 sessions per week, a total of 18 sessions over 6 weeks Intervention2: Strength Training: Strength Training will be giv

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age group of 18 years-30 years of basketball players. 2. A history of at least one significant ankle sprain The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to the study enrolment Was associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.) Created at least one interrupted day of desired physical activity 3. A history of the previously injured ankle joint giving way, or recurrent sprain or feelings of instability. 4. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) : score of less than 24 5. Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) : ADL scale less than 90 percent, Sport scale less than 80 percent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (ie, bones, joint structures and nerves) in either lower extremity. 2. A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment. 3. Acute injury to the musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months, which impacted joint integrity and function (ie, sprains, fractures) resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Perceived InstabilityTimepoint: at baseline and at the end of 6th week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Dynamic BalanceTimepoint: at baseline and at the end of 6th week;Ankle DysfunctionTimepoint: at baseline and at the end of 6th week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGaurav Kadyan

Indian Spinal Injury Centre-Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

gaurav.mpt@gmail.com9319133105

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026