Thirty-four participants with grade I and II recurrent ankle sprain, were referred from orthopaedic physician. Their ages ranged from 20 to 30 years old. All participants will be divided randomly into two groups A, B. Seventeen participants per group. Participant selected from both sexes, with body mass index between 18 and 24.9 Kg/m², with self-reported history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain (LAS) greater than 12 months prior to testing and recurring ankle sprains, ankle "giving way" and/or "feelings of instability". Participants with previous surgery or fracture and with any adverse effects to blood occlusion will be excluded.
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peak torque of ankle muscles
Timeframe: after three times weekly physiotherapy sessions for four consecutive weeks.
limits of stability
Timeframe: after three times weekly physiotherapy sessions for four consecutive weeks.