Orthotic intervention and postural stability in participants with functional ankle instability after an accommodation period.

Context: Most protocols established to treat patients with functional ankle instability (FAI) have focused on taping the ankle. Orthotic intervention is a different treatment protocol that may have a positive effect on these patients, especially after an accommodation period.

Objective: To determine whether the use of a prefabricated orthotic affects postural stability in patients with FAI and a control group.