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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders· 2025Q2

The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles deficits in functional ankle instability: an observational study

Nasr Awad Abdelkader, Mostafa Mohammed Khafagaa, M. Aziz

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In individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI), eccentric strength deficits in the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles at 60°/s significantly predict impaired balance (41% of variance in single-leg stance with eyes closed) and reduced performance in functional tests like the side hop and Y-balance test.

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Field: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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