Context:
The combined effects of strength and proprioception training, especially in individuals with ankle instability, have not been studied extensively.
Objective:
To examine the influence of 6 weeks of strength and proprioception training on measures of muscle fatigue and static balance in those with unilateral functional ankle instability (FAI).
Design:
Pretest–posttest, randomized groups.
Setting:
A climate-controlled sports-medicine research laboratory.
Subjects:
38 subjects with self-reported unilateral FAI.
Measurements:
Muscle fatigue was determined using the median power frequency (fmed) from an electromyographic signal, and static balance was assessed using center-of-pressure values obtained from a triaxial force plate.
Results:
There were no significant effects of the strength or proprioception training on our measures of muscle fatigue and static balance.
Conclusions:
Strength training, proprioception training, and the combination of the 2 failed to improve postural-stability characteristics in a group of subjects with FAI.
