Italian version of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT-I)

Applicability of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool in Elite Volleyball Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

“…The analysis for the left ankle showed a similar trend, with Cronbach’s α = 0.74. The internal consistency values of the CAIT obtained in this study are in line with those found in previous studies assessing the validity of the scale in other samples [ 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ]. The evaluations of both ankles revealed consistent patterns, suggesting a potential interdependence where the instability of one ankle may contribute to the destabilization of the other.…”

“…The CAIT is a 9-item questionnaire designed to evaluate both ankles, i.e., pain in each ankle during daily activities, ankle instability in different types of physical activities, ankle control when recurring sprains occur, and the recovery period after recurrent ankle sprains. The nine items generate a total score from 0 to 30 for each foot, where 0 is the worst possible score, meaning severe instability, and 30 is the best possible score, meaning normal stability [ 25 , 36 ].…”

“…The Italian version of the CAIT was administered to the entire sample by a researcher who was unaware of the category in which each participant played [ 25 ]. The scales served to differentiate between stable and unstable ankles and assess the severity of functional instability encountered with a threshold of 27.5 points [ 17 ].…”

“…Gribble et al (2014) suggested that, as a diagnostic tool, the CAIT has shown promise in differentiating patients with minor ankle sprains and those with CAI [20]. Various versions and adaptations of the CAIT are present in the literature [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]. However, to the best of our knowledge, this scale has rarely been administered in sports [31][32][33].…”