Rania R. Mohamed
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Research Article
Author(s): Heba A. ElGayar*, Rania R. Mohamed, Ghada A. Abd-Allah, Amr A. Azzam and Neveen A. Abdel Raoof
Background: Ankle instability is a common injury, affecting the quality of life, self-reported function, ankle proprioception as well as static and dynamic balance. Purpose: to compare the efficacy of backward walking and Biodex balance training in chronic ankle instability patients. Methods: Sixty subjects participated in this study; their age ranged from 19 to 35 years. They were randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group A received a traditional physical therapy treatment in addition to backward walking training, Group B received a traditional physical therapy treatment in addition to Biodex balance training, and Group C received a traditional physical therapy treatment only (strength training, short foot exercises, heel raise exercises, and calf stretch). All groups received treatment protocols three times a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Outcome measures included the stabil.. Read More»