There is evidence to support individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) have altered gait biomechanics which may lead to re-injury and poor patient outcomes. Currently, there are no interventions specifically targeting these abnormal gait biomechanics. Evidence supports the use of an external focus of attention feedback to promote motor learning and retention. The overall purpose of randomized clinical trial is to determine the effects of a 2-week (8 session) gait retraining protocol using an auditory external feedback instrument can (1) alter biomechanics during functional tasks (walking, step-down, lunge, lateral hops, and balance) (2) improve ankle cartilage measures and (3) improve patient-reported outcome measures.
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Changes from baseline in lower extremity kinetics during walking
Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, 1-week post-intervention
Changes from baseline in talar cartilage deformation before and after walking
Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, 1-week post-intervention
Changes from baseline in self-reported ankle function
Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention, 1-week post-intervention