Effect of Chronic Ankle Instability on Functionality, Mental and Physical Health Among Elite Athletes: A Case-Control Study

Abstract

Lateral ankle sprain is the most frequent musculoskeletal injury among elite athletes and it constitutes approximately 25-30% of all injuries. 1 Up to 40% of lateral ankle sprain recurrences occur in 6-18 months after the first ankle sprain. 2 Approximately 30-40% of that patients experience chronic ankle in-