Abstract
BackgroundAnkle instability limits physical activities and undermines a person’s quality of life. Tai Chi’s health benefits have been reported in different population groups. However, the effects of Tai Chi on neuromuscular function among young adults with functional ankle instability (FAI) remain unclear. Therefore, we aim to investigate the effect of Tai Chi on young adults with FAI.MethodsThis study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial with blinded assessors. A total of 104 young adults with FAI will be recruited and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The participants in the simplified Tai Chi exercise program (STCEP) group will receive a 12-week Tai Chi training. The participants in the control group will receive a low-intensity exercise program and health education for 12 weeks. The primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 4th, 8th, and 12th weeks. Primary outcome measures will include the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score, kinematics/kinetics data, electromyography during single-leg landing tasks, and the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Secondary outcome measures will include the total time of Dynamic Leap and Balance Test (DLBT), ankle muscle strength, and ankle proprioception.DiscussionThis study will investigate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on the neuromuscular function of patients with FAI, as indicated by ankle joint biomechanics, ankle proprioception, balance, ankle muscle strength, and ankle muscle activation. Results will demonstrate that Tai Chi can be an effective exercise for young adults with FAI.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2100044089. Registered on 10 March 2021
Highlights
Background and rationale {6a} Acute ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in sports [1]
40–75% of ankle sprains may lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI) [2]
This study will focus on the effect of STCRP on the neuromuscular function of individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI)
Summary
Background and rationale {6a} Acute ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in sports [1]. 40–75% of ankle sprains may lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI) [2]. Functional ankle instability (FAI) is the most common type of CAI. Individuals with FAI have a substantially higher risk of ankle abnormal biomechanics, which may lead to ankle osteoarthritis. This condition will adversely affect the daily living activities of patients with FAI [2]. The effects of Tai Chi on neuromuscular function among young adults with functional ankle instability (FAI) remain unclear. We aim to investigate the effect of Tai Chi on young adults with FAI
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