Functional and neuromuscular effects of rehabilitation in acute ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability
Despite clinical improvements, persistent EMG deficits, especially in CAI, indicate incomplete neuromuscular recovery. These findings highlight the limitations of standard rehabilitation protocols and underscore the need for personalized neuromuscular interventions and objective return-to-sport criteria. Future research should aim to refine diagnostic tools, standardize protocols, and incorporate technology-assisted rehabilitation to improve long-term outcomes.
Authors
- Giulio Maccauro
- Pietro Paolo Vitiello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4060-7662)
- Matteo Turchetta
- Fabrizio Forconi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1842-2978)
- Elena Gabrielli
- Andrea De Fazio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8321-532X)
- Giorgio Fravolini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1723-0595)
- Marianna Citro
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- University of Catania (IT)
- Villa Melitta (IT)
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Science (JP)
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico - San Marco" (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2025.08.004
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44