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Acute Effect of Graded Motor Imagery on Ankle Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study

Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2026-02-09

Plain-language summary

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the immediate and short-term effects of the Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) method on individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). In this context, the effects of the Graded Motor Imagery intervention on pain level, muscle stiffness, muscle strength, functional performance, and subjective instability level will be investigated. Additionally, these effects will be comparatively analyzed with an age- and sex-matched control group consisting of healthy individuals.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 40 years. * Diagnosed with chronic ankle instability (CAIT ≤ 24). * History of an acute ankle sprain occurring more than 3 months prior to enrollment. * Has not received ankle rehabilitation treatment. * Voluntarily participated in this study Exclusion Criteria: * Vestibular or neurological disorders * Other lower extremity injuries * History of surgery

What they're measuring

Subjective Instability (CAIT)

Timeframe: baseline

Subjective Instability (CAIT)

Timeframe: 1-week post-intervention

Ground Reaction Force & Static Balance (ForceDecks)

Timeframe: baseline

Ground Reaction Force & Static Balance (ForceDecks)

Timeframe: 1-week post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07376915

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-09

Contact for this trial

SEDA ATEŞ, Bachelor degree

90+ 5388543087 seda.ates@ogr.iuc.edu.tr

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