The Effect of Strengthening the Gluteus medius and Muscles Around the Ankle on Dynamic Balance and Muscle Activity during Functional Movements in Chronic Ankle Instability

PURPOSE:This study examined how a single session of exercise activating the gluteus medius (GE-group) and the muscles around the ankle (AE-group) affects muscle activity and dynamic balance in patients with chronic ankle instability.METHODS: A total of 45 patients were randomly assigned to the GE-group (n = 15), AE-group (n = 15), or a control group (C-group, n = 15).The GE-group performed exercises to activate the gluteus medius, and the AE-group performed