Enhancing Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: Impact of Subtalar Joint Axis Balance Exercises Following Arthroscopic Modified Broström Operation.
Medicina (Kaunas)
; 60(2)2024 Feb 15.
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| ID: mdl-38399615
ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives:
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of subtalar joint axis-based balance exercises on the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) thickness, ankle strength, and ankle stability after an arthroscopic modified Broström operation (AMBO) for chronic ankle instability (CAI). Materials andMethods:
The study included 47 patients diagnosed with CAI who underwent AMBO and were randomly divided into three groups control (n = 11), general balance exercise (n = 17), and subtalar joint axis balance exercise (n = 19), regardless of the affected area. Participants in the exercise rehabilitation group performed exercises for 60 min twice a week for six weeks, starting six weeks after AMBO. ATFL thickness, ankle strength, and ankle dynamic stability were measured using musculoskeletal ultrasonography, Biodex, and Y-balance test, respectively, before and after treatment.Results:
Compared with the remaining groups, the subtalar joint axis balance exercise group had reduced ATFL thickness (p = 0.000), improved ankle strength for eversion (p = 0.000) and inversion (p = 0.000), and enhanced ankle stability (p = 0.000).Conclusions:
The study results suggest that subtalar joint axis-based balance exercises may contribute to the early recovery of the ankle joint after AMBO.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Subtalar Joint
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Lateral Ligament, Ankle
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Joint Instability
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Medicina (Kaunas)
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2024
Type:
Article