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Seventy patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI) were randomized to receive an 8-week National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) corrective exercise program or no intervention. The primary outcome of interest was gait kinetics including contact time, foot progression angle, and plantar force distribution. Other outcomes included postural control measures such as centre of pressure (COP) area and velocity (eyes open and closed). Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks. Overall, the results of the study revealed significant improvements in postural control and gait contact time in the intervention group compared to control, with no significant changes in most other gait parameters. These findings suggest that NASM corrective exercises improve balance-related outcomes but have limited influence on gait mechanics in individuals with CAI.