
Foot & Ankle
Network meta-analysis of nonoperative modalities in primary treatment of chronic ankle instability
J Sci Med Sport. 2018 Sep;21(9):873-879. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.01.01719 randomized controlled trials were included in this network meta-analysis which sought to quantify the effects of various nonoperative modalities and control for treatment of chronic ankle instability. When compared to control, approaches which demonstrated a significant effect size on the star-excursion balance test when assessed post-treatment included balance training plus strength training, balance training plus mobilization, strength training alone, balance training alone, and manual therapy. In addition, combined balance training and strength training demonstrated a significant effect size on the star-excursion balance test compared to all other treatment approaches.
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