JAT Chat | Exploring Gait Training for Chronic Ankle Instability

About this episode

This episode discusses gait training interventions for chronic ankle instability with Dr. Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe.

Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak speaks with Dr. Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe about the recently published systematic review and meta-analysis on gait training interventions for individuals with chronic ankle instability. Discover the inspiration behind this review, the methodologies used, and the diverse range of interventions explored in included studies. Learn about the potential effectiveness of gait training and its implications for future clinical practice and research. This episode sheds light on the promising advancements in gait biomechanics for improved patient outcomes. Article: https://www.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0499.23 Guest Bio: Dr. Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe is an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training at Texas State University. Her research interests involve measuring biomechanics for individuals with chronic ankle instability and using impairment-based techniques to improve patient outcomes.

People in this episode

Host: Kara Radzak

Guest: Dr Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe

Topics covered

• gait training
• chronic ankle instability
• biomechanics
• clinical practice

Keywords

• systematic review
• meta-analysis
• patient outcomes

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