Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises on Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Chronic Ankle Instability
Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises Added to Conventional Treatment on Ankle Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Izmir Katip Celebi University
38 participants
Jun 7, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises on Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Chronic Ankle Instability
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Diagnosed with unilateral chronic ankle instability (CAI) in accordance with the International Ankle Consortium recommendations
- A history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain that occurred at least 12 months prior to participation, resulting in inflammatory symptoms such as pain and swelling and causing at least one day of interruption in physical activity
- A history of "giving way" and/or recurrent ankle sprains and/or a feeling of instability in the affected ankle within the past 6 months
- A Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score of ≤ 25
Exclusion Criteria8
- History of surgery or fracture in the lower extremities or spine
- Acute musculoskeletal injury affecting other joints of the lower extremity within the past 3 months (e.g., sprains, fractures) that impaired joint integrity and function and caused at least one day of interruption in physical activity
- History of injection in the affected ankle
- History of ankle sprain in the affected extremity within the past 4 weeks
- Presence of systemic musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, vestibular disorders, or any other condition that may affect balance or sensory function
- Previous participation in any rehabilitation program for the ankle or cervical region
- History of head or neck trauma or diagnosed pathology within the past 12 months
- History of neck pain greater than 3/10 in severity within the past 12 months
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Interventions
Participants in the experimental group will receive a conventional rehabilitation program including mobility, strengthening, balance, and proprioceptive exercises targeting the ankle joint. In addition, they will perform cervical stabilization and oculomotor exercises.
Participants in the control group will receive a conventional rehabilitation program including mobility, strengthening, balance, and proprioceptive exercises targeting the ankle joint.
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NCT07581535