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The IST group engaged in isokinetic concentric strength training with inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion, and plantar flexion, whereas the TBT group engaged in progressive resistance training with Thera-Band three times per week for six weeks. Before and after the training, an isokinetic concentric strength test of the involved ankle joint, Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), and Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) function assessment were performed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>After six weeks of intervention, the strength of inversion and eversion was significantly improved in both the IST and TBT groups (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.05), with the IST group exhibiting a significant (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.05) improvement when compared to the TBT group. 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