Effects of Pilates Training on Ankle Proprioception, Postural Control and Performance in Footballers With Chronic Ankle Instability

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age22-35
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

About this trial

This study aims to contribute to the effects of Pilates training on ankle proprioception, postural control, and performance in football players with chronic ankle instability. Eighty eight participants will be randomly allocated into two groups and will receive both Pilates and balance training for eight weeks. it is hypothesized that the group that will receive Pilates taring will produce greater improvements as compared to other group.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

History of unilateral ankle sprain in past 12 months

Inability to bear weight post-injury

CAIT score < 24

Minimum of 1-year experience in football

Disqualifiers

Bilateral ankle sprains

Lower limb fractures or surgeries

Neurological conditions (e.g., MS, CMT, Stroke)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Pilates exercises
  • Balance exercises

Treatment groups

88 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations