Effects of Balance Training on Ankle and Hip Stability

Abstract

Ankle sprains are one of the most common reasons for visitation to an emergency. Even though these injuries are prevalent in our life, clinical methods which can identify conditions such as chronic ankle instability are not well known because of lack of samples. Improving strength in hip abduction, external rotation, and extension and the role of muscles can be significant to prevent ankle sprains. Furthermore, applying different types of balance training such as stimulating and improving adaptations to sensory networks or the strength increases on hip or lower-leg musculature would be considered the clinical way that the practitioners can implement. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to review studies exploring balance training and the stability of the ankle and the hip. In addition, it was to explore the effects of balance training on ankle and hip stability. Many positive effects from balance training were found from previous studies instead of potential risks. More research should be conducted in measuring hip stability and studies involving balance training could aim to find ways in investigating the effects of such training in the hip complex and the curvature of the spine.