Contralateral Balance Training Improves Postural Control and Functional Recovery After Arthroscopic Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind Trial.

A prospective randomized single-blind trial found that training the uninjured opposite leg (contralateral balance training) significantly improved postural control and functional recovery in patients following arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair. The findings suggest that incorporating contralateral limb exercises into post-surgical rehabilitation protocols may enhance outcomes when direct loading of the repaired ankle is restricted. This has practical implications for physical therapists designing early-phase rehab programs after ankle ligament surgery.

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