About this Research Topic
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a condition developed in a high percentage of individuals undergoing a first episode of ankle sprain injury. Individuals with CAI usually experience recurring episodes of the ankle giving way and persistent sense of ankle joint instability. Thus, it is not surprising that CAI has detrimental effects on sports practice. Joint instability, but also low muscle strength, pain, and abnormal motor control lead to functional limitations, and thus strongly compromise sports performance as well as daily living activities. In addition, practicing sports with CAI leads to an increased risk of ankle re-injuries as well as novel injuries. Furthermore, several recent studies have reported that neuromuscular and biomechanical abnormalities are not confined to the injured ankle joint, but also considerably affect joints more proximal than the ankle, and whole body in general. It is thus essential to conduct research into the investigation of these aspects to improve sports performance, and rehabilitation and reduce re-injury risk.
Even if a broad number of papers on biomechanical and neuromuscular alterations related to CAI currently exist, more research is needed to deeply understand alterations coming up with CAI and to provide evidence to address these impairments through evidence-based training and rehabilitation interventions. This collection aims to gather novel literature focusing on all aspects of neuromuscular and biomechanical abnormalities in individuals with CAI. Special interest will be given to papers investigating alterations not confined to the injured ankle joint but expanding their focus on other joints and body segments.
To this purpose, we welcome original studies, clinical trials, review articles and meta-analyses addressing the following topics:
- biomechanical and neuromuscular abnormalities related to CAI;
- training and rehabilitation interventions for athletes with CAI;
- mechanisms leading to CAI following a first ankle sprain;
- abnormalities affecting the knee and the hip joints in individuals with CAI;
- biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the upper part of the body in individuals with CAI.
Even if a broad number of papers on biomechanical and neuromuscular alterations related to CAI currently exist, more research is needed to deeply understand alterations coming up with CAI and to provide evidence to address these impairments through evidence-based training and rehabilitation interventions. This collection aims to gather novel literature focusing on all aspects of neuromuscular and biomechanical abnormalities in individuals with CAI. Special interest will be given to papers investigating alterations not confined to the injured ankle joint but expanding their focus on other joints and body segments.
To this purpose, we welcome original studies, clinical trials, review articles and meta-analyses addressing the following topics:
- biomechanical and neuromuscular abnormalities related to CAI;
- training and rehabilitation interventions for athletes with CAI;
- mechanisms leading to CAI following a first ankle sprain;
- abnormalities affecting the knee and the hip joints in individuals with CAI;
- biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the upper part of the body in individuals with CAI.
Keywords: chronic ankle instability, ankle sprains, ankle injuries, neuromuscular control, movement biomechanics, sports injuries, injured athlete, training, rehabilitation
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