The Effects of Stroboscopic Training in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effects of a 6-week stroboscopic balance training program on balance scores in athletes with chronic ankle instability. Balance was evaluated before and after the 6-week balance training program. After the program, there were no differences between the strobe and nonstrobe groups in static balance. In terms of dynamic balance, the strobe group showed a significant increase in limits of stability between pretest and posttest and terms of dynamic balance, the strobe group showed a significant increase in limits of stability between pretest and posttest and had significantly greater limits of stability than the nonstrobe group at posttest. Stroboscopic balance training may be useful in improving dynamic balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability.