The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Intervention on Chronic Ankle Instability

Abstract

Background: Chronic ankle stability (CAI) describes a combination of mechanical and functional instability with sequelae of ankle sprain, such as pain, swelling, weakness, instability, and repeated episodes of giving way. These sequelae can inhibit physical activity, affecting the patient's overall health and quality of life. Physiotherapy interventions for managing chronic ankle instability are quite varied from several exercises. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of physiotherapy intervention on chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Methods: The research method used is a literature study of articles using secondary data in the form of a study of several journal articles regarding the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions on chronic ankle instability.

Results: Several studies have shown that physiotherapeutic interventions such as balance training, strengthening, and stabilization exercise related to improving neuromuscular and proprioceptive control are effective in treating chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Conclusion: Physiotherapy interventions such as balance exercise, whole body vibration, hip strengthening exercise, wobble board rehabilitation and hop stabilization exercise are effective in treating injuries, namely chronic ankle instability.