ArticleFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2025
Effects of acupuncture combined with strength training and whole-body vibration training on patients with chronic ankle instability: a randomised controlled trial.
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Objective: This study aims to investigate the rehabilitative effects of adding whole-body vibration training (WBVT) on the ankle function, muscle strength, and balance ability of patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI) based on strength training combined with acupuncture. Methods: A total of 49 university students with unilateral CAI was divided into an experimental group (strength training + acupuncture + WBVT, n = 25) and a control group (strength training + acupuncture, n = 24). The intervention lasted for 8 weeks (3 times per week). The evaluation indicators included cumberland ankle instability tool (CAIT), foot and ankle ability measure (FAAM), isokinetic muscle strength, proprioception, and balance ability. Results: 1) At the 8th week, intergroup comparison showed that the experimental group had higher FAAM-ADL ( Conclusion: Adding WBVT to strength training and acupuncture significantly improves ankle function, plantar flexion strength, and anterior-posterior balance in CAI patients, supporting its integration into comprehensive, non-surgical rehabilitation protocols.
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