Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Repeated ankle sprains are a common concern for sports enthusiasts. This type of injury is predisposed to chronic ankle instability and disturbing joint kinematics. Biomechanical changes such as limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), abnormal inversion–eversion patterns, and compensatory movement strategies also contribute to an increased risk of reinjury. The aim of this paper is to determine the effect of targeted rehabilitation interventions on ankle kinematics in individuals with a history of recurrent sprain. These programs are usually structured and composed of balance training, proprioceptive exercises and strengthening exercises for peroneal and calf musculature with significant achievements regarding dorsiflexion range movement, restoration of more symmetrical inversion–eversion mechanics outcome, and functional instability mitigation. In addition, neuromuscular (incorporating agility drills) training improves dynamic stability, encourages symmetrical loading patterns during gait and landing, and ensures a safe return to sport-specific activities. While the results of this study confirm that a comprehensive rehabilitation program emphasizing kinematics restores mechanical and neuromuscular function, they also highlight the importance of doing so to prevent future recurrence and maintain an anatomically intact ankle joint.
Source: Theoretical and Natural Science
Author: Yan Zhang
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414145458