Effects of open versus closed kinetic chain exercises on pain, instability and balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability

Abstract

Background: The ankle joint is a key component of the body’s balance mechanism. Estimates show that foot and ankle injuries account for 27% of all injuries sustained by collegiate elite athletes.

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of activities involving an open versus a closed kinetic chain on pain, instability, and balance in athletes with a history of chronic ankle instability.

Methods: The ethical approval for the study was obtained having reference number REC/RCR/&AHS/22/0446. 30 male patients between the ages of 20 and 40 who had a history of chronic ankle injuries and balance issues in athletes from Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore were divided into two groups, according to the file number, the last even and odd digits were added to the open chain kinetic and close kinetic groups, respectively. Treatment for both groups lasted 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week.

Results: The mean age of the open and close groups is 28.58+3.9, 29.25+4.4 respectively Between group analysis Open and close chain NPRS post data mean and SD 0.400.50±1.60 ,8.28± with p value <0.05. Total score of FAAM Open and close chain post data with p value >0.05. Within group analysis of open chain and close chain pre and post NPRS data with p value <0.05. Pre and post total score FAAM Open chain and close chain with p value < 0.05.

Conclusion: Both treatments are equally effective there is no significant difference between the groups.

Clinical Trial Number: NCT05717426