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SLO (Single Leg Overall Stability) was significant between barefoot and control (p = 0.02) and trending toward significance for shoes and control (p = 0.051). No difference was seen between barefoot and shod conditions during rehabilitation. Balance training and intrinsic foot muscle strengthening significantly improved self-reported functional and static postural control for CAI and was not dependent on footwear.","abstract_html":"Although most ankle sprains are resolved with conservative treatment, persistent symptoms might remain and a number of them may develop into Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI). The purpose of this study was to observe whether barefoot training exercises would increase balance and intrinsic foot strength in chronic ankle instability as opposed to shod rehabilitation or no rehabilitation. 20 volunteers (height = 173.85 ± 10.75, weight = 80.16 ± 23.17, age = 21.05 ± 2.39) were recruited and placed into 3 separate rehabilitation protocols. 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