The goal of this randomized clinical controlled trial is examine the effects of gait training with auditory biofeedback (AudFB) on gait biomechanics, clinical measures of ankle joint health, and patient-centered outcomes. The following specific aims will achieve this objective: * Specific Aim 1: Determine if a 6-week gait training with AudFB intervention improves lower extremity biomechanics compared to a Control condition in participants with CAI. * Specific Aim 2: Determine if a 6-week gait training with AudFB reduces talar cartilage deformation compared to a Control condition in participants with CAI. * Specific Aim 3: Determine if a 6-week gait training with AudFB reduces episodes of ankle giving-way and reduces self-perceived severity of symptoms relative to a Control condition in participants with CAI. Participants will: * Complete 12 intervention sessions over a 6-week period of walking, ruck marching, and runninig. * Complete testing sessions before and after the intervention, then after 6 and 12-months following the intervention.
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in lower extremity biomechanics - peak pressure
Timeframe: baseline, immediately following the intervention, 6 months post intervention, and 12 months post intervention
Change in lower extremity biomechanics - maximum force
Timeframe: baseline, immediately following the intervention, 6 months post intervention, and 12 months post intervention
Change in lower extremity biomechanics - pressure-time integral
Timeframe: baseline, immediately following the intervention, 6 months post intervention, and 12 months post intervention
Change in lower extremity biomechanics - force-time integral
Timeframe: baseline, immediately following the intervention, 6 months post intervention, and 12 months post intervention
Change in Talar cartilage deformation
Timeframe: baseline, immediately following the intervention, 6 months post intervention, and 12 months post intervention
Change in self perceived ankle instability
Timeframe: Baseline, 6-Month Post-Intervention, and 12-Month Post-Intervention
Change in self perceived foot and ankle disability
Timeframe: Baseline, 6-Month Post-Intervention, and 12-Month Post-Intervention