How does stretching exercise of the ankle joint affect balance and gait function in healthy older adults aged 65 to 75 years?: A randomized clinical trial
Ankle stretching exercises improved balance and gait function in healthy older adults, with greater effects observed from combined stretching of the plantar flexors and invertors. These benefits are likely due to enhanced postural control and increased ankle flexibility.
Authors
- So Young Ahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7447-0617)
- Soo‐Kyung Bok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8957-2827)
- Hyeon Woo Ryoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3749-3369)
- M. Cho
Institutions
- Chungnam National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000046567
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00