Jumping Exercises Approach in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability

The Effect of a 12-week Training Jumping Exercises Program in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study

The aim of this pilot study is to analyze the effect of a 12-week specific jump training compared with conventional therapy in patients with chronic functional instability of the ankle. It is to be evaluated to what extent the symptoms in of chronic functional instability of the ankle can be influenced in everyday life.

There is a need for;

1. more homogeneous sub- groups with chronic functional instability of the ankle.
2. Studies are needed that older patients (up to 50 years) and also take into account women.
3. In addition, studies should be performed in a clinical environment and also at the same time clinically adapted test can be used as a form measurement.

( Hiller et al. , 2011).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ankle injury more than 6 months ago
• Chronic instability
• Functional instability of the ankle
• Experience with proprioceptive exercises

Exclusion Criteria:

• Foot surgery
• Fresh ankle injury
• Acute foot pain with signs of inflammation
• Mechanical / anatomical ankle instability
• Athletes with regularly jumping exercise (eg volleyball, basketball)
• Taking medications which affect balance and coordination
• Diseases that affect the balance
• Serious diseases such as tumors, infections, neuropathies, severe articular degeneration
• Non-German-speaking patients