To improve the equilibrium and mobility function in ankle fracture patients by using Proprioceptive training.

A total of 32 patients with peri-ankle fractures who were treated in Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital two months after surgery were collected. The included patients had good fracture alignment and could stand and walk independently, while the patients with severe neuromuscular injury, traumatic arthritis and foot mutilation were exluded. The patients were divided into observation group and control group (n=16 for each group) by random number method. Balance training with proprioceptive training (once or twice a day, five to seven days a week) and comprehensive rehabilitation therapy were used in observation group, and control group were treated only with comprehensive rehabilitation therapy. The patients were assessed using 10-meter walking test and balance assessment system in length of gravity center (LNG) after training for one month. The therapeutic effect difference was analyzed by t test.

After one month of treatment, comparing between observation group and control group, the balance and mobility function of the patients in observation group had more significant improvements than the control group (t=-3.561, P=0.008; t=2.85, P=0.001).

Proprioceptive training can promote the recovery of the balance and mobility function of the patients with ankle fracture and accelerate the recovery process.