Foot impairments contribute to functional limitation in individuals with ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability

What is it about?

In this study, we assessed self-reported pain, function, physical activity, and fear and clinical measurements of foot shape, foot and ankle ligament tenderness, joint motion and looseness, strength, and single leg balance in individuals with a recent ankle sprain, in individuals with an ankle sprain > 1 year and no further problems, and individuals with an ankle sprain > 1 year that had continued feeling or episodes of giving-way in the ankle compared to healthy controls.

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Why is it important?

Since individuals who experience an ankle sprains often injure the foot, the findings of this study reinforce the importance for clinicians to assess both the foot and ankle following injury. These findings also may help clinicians plan more effective treatments when managing ankle sprains.