The perception and execution of musculoskeletal control and movement are mediated primarily
by the central nervous system and involve the integration of three main subsystems:
somatosensory, vestibular, and visual. Balance performance and its measurement are influenced
by these sub-systems. This present study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of
neuromuscular-controlled training exercises, comprising BOSU-ball balance training and
conventional physiotherapy exercise training protocols, in terms of stability, balance, and
proprioception in athletes diagnosed with lateral ligament injury of the ankle joint. The Y
Balance test was used as a reliable and valid tool for quantitative balance assessment. Thirteen
players (aged between 19 to 26 years, Mean age = 23.2; SD = 2.46) suffering from grade II &
grade III lateral ligament injury were recruited from the OPD of the department of Orthopaedics
of the Hospital of Universiti Sains Malaysia. All participants were subjected to pre-intervention
or baseline assessments consisting of a of Y-balance test and assessment of proprioception
employing Biodex 4 Isokinetic Equipment. Participants were then introduced to 12 sessions of a
neuromuscular controlled training program (30 min/day; 2 days/wk. for 6 wk.). Findings of the
study revealed that six weeks of neuromuscular exercises training significantly improved
balance, with certain significant aspects of proprioception observed among young athletes
diagnosed with ankle lateral ligament injury.