PENGARUH PROPRIOCEPTIVE EXERCISE TERHADAP PENINGKATAN STABILITAS ANKLE PADA PEMAIN FUTSAL DENGAN RIWAYAT ANKLE SPRAIN

Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries experienced by futsal players due to the characteristics of the sport, which involve rapid changes of direction, jumping, and intense physical contact. This injury has a high recurrence rate and may develop into chronic ankle instability if not managed optimally. Ankle instability can lead to decreased functional ability, impaired balance, reduced athletic performance, and an increased risk of recurrent injury. One of the key factors contributing to ankle stability is proprioception, which is often impaired following an ankle sprain. A total of 25 futsal players at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, were identified as experiencing ankle stability problems. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of proprioceptive exercise on improving ankle stability in futsal players with a history of ankle sprain.