Effect of blood flow restriction training on balance in chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
摘要
The objective of this review was to critically evaluate and synthesize existing research regarding the impact of blood flow restriction training on balance outcomes in both athletic and non-athletic individuals presenting with chronic ankle instability. The research question was: how effective is blood flow restriction training in improving balance in athletes and non-athletes with chronic ankle instability?
MethodsScopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and PEDro were searched systematically. For the quality assessment of included trials, the PEDro scale was used. The Cochrane Risk-of-bias tool version 2 (RoB-2) was used for evaluating the risk of bias among studies. Quantitative synthesis of five of the reviewed trials was done using a random effects model. Heterogeneity was reported using the I2 statistics. Certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADEpro GDT software.
ResultsSeven studies with 218 participants were included in the systematic review. Five studies with 149 participants were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled analysis revealed a non-significant overall effect of blood flow restriction training in improving balance.
ConclusionThe findings of this systematic review are non-significant for improving balance with blood flow restriction training in athletes and non-athletes with chronic ankle instability.