Aquatic Exercise Enhances Functional Movement and Sensorimotor Performance in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial

An 8-week aquatic exercise program significantly improves functional movement, balance, flexibility, jumping ability, and self-reported ankle function in athletes with CAI. These findings support aquatic therapy as a clinically effective, low-impact rehabilitation option for restoring sensorimotor performance and sport readiness.