Relationship Between Functional Ankle Instability and Postural Control (original) (raw)

Instability and Postural Control ateral ankle sprain is common in sports that involve highvelocity and high-impact movements such as jumping, hopping, and cutting. One of the consequences of lateral ankle sprain is ongoing instability, which can be mechanical, functional, or both. 4,11 Functional ankle instability (FAI) is characterized by symptoms of giving way, weakness, pain, and impaired function. 9,17 Though FAI has been linked to impairments in postural control, 15,34 = .05 and .009, respectively).