Virtual reality versus Biodex training in adolescents with chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction Ankle instability is a common injury in athletes, affecting the quality of life, functional limitation, as well static and dynamic balance. The aim study was to compare efficacy virtual reality Biodex balance training treatment ankle adolescent athletes. Material methods Ninety football players were enrolled this after assessment their eligibility. Their age ranged from 12 16 years. They randomly allocated three groups equal numbers. Group 1 received guideline protocol, group 2 same protocol addition Wii Sport Training, 3 training. All protocols times week for months. Outcome measures included stability indices (overall stability, anteroposterior mediolateral) measured by Balance System Cumberland Instability Tool. Measurements collected at baseline months treatment. Results Post-treatment findings revealed statistically significant decrease overall, anteroposterior, mediolateral indices, increase outcomes all (p < 0.05). On other hand, there no differences between groups. Conclusions Virtual has effect which appears be similar athletes with chronic instability.