Chronic Ankle Instability
Returning to activity before sprained have fully healed may cause them to heal in a stretched position, resulting in less stability at the . This can lead to a condition known as Ankle Instability (CAI), and an increased risk of .
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About Chronic Ankle Instability
People who have a might develop (long-lasting) ankle instability. It is considered to be chronic if the still gives way too easily six months after the first sprain, or if the ankle is sprained again within six months of the first sprain. Unstable can easily be twisted again. About 10 to 20 out of 100 people with develop chronic ankle instability.
This kind of instability can develop if the are overstretched or torn, and grow back together too loosely (mechanical instability). The interactions between the in the ankle and the surrounding ligaments and may be disrupted too.
The body has an unconscious awareness of movement and spatial orientation within the body, known as . This helps to coordinate the movements of the by using unconscious reflexes to stabilize them and keep the body balanced. So if an feels permanently unstable, this might not only be caused by overstretched , but also by a problem with proprioception or resulting problems with coordination…