"How to Manage and Treat Chronic Ankle Instability: A Comprehensive Guide"
Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) is a prevalent and debilitating condition that afflicts a considerable portion of the population
The results of ankle injuries are
reduced physical activity
impaired quality of life
increased risk of future muscle dysfunctions
Our patients with ankle instability often have:
reduced ankle muscle strength
poor dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements
poor ability to perform weight-bearing activities
more susceptible to ankle sprains
have recurrent ankle sprains
Research has looked into the importance of POSTURAL CONTROL for people with chronic ankle instability
Signs you have poor posture leading to ankle instability are
joint instability
can't stand steady
inability to do single-leg stance tasks
increased sway when standing
struggling to do rapid movements
For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today!
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Each program contains - Information about the conditions - things to do and things to avoid - nutrition advice - all the stretches that are needed to help
Reference
Alshahrani MS, Reddy RS, Alshahrani A, Gautam AP, Alsubaie SF. Exploring the interplay between ankle muscle strength, postural control, and pain intensity in chronic ankle instability: A comprehensive analysis. Heliyon. 2024 Mar 5;10(5):e27374. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27374. PMID: 38486775; PMCID: PMC10937675.
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