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Checking Balance during movement: Reliability and Validity of the Four Square Step Test in Young Adults with Chronic Ankle Instability

Reliability and validity of the four square step test to assess dynamic balance in young adults with chronic ankle instability - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/067920
Enrollment
28
Registered
2024-05-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M253- Other instability of joint

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, NITTE (Deemed to be University)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.H/o unilateral lateral ankle sprain (1-7 years) 2.Individual self-complaining of the ankle giving away, and getting a score of less than or equal to 25 in CAIT 3.Positive Anterior Drawer test for the ankle 4.NPRS (0-3) on activity and swelling around the ankle joint (optional) 5.Individuals literate in the English Language

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Lower extremity surgery, fractures, or any acute pain 2. Acute Ankle sprain 3. Ankle fractures, any other ankle injuries 4. NPRS - more than 3 5. Neurological conditions 6. Resting pain at the ankle joint 7. Individuals who are not literate in English language

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Four Square Step Test 2. Y Balance TestTimepoint: 1. Four Square Step Test- will be done 2 times to check reliability 2. Y Balance Test- will be done 1 time to check validity

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRaval Bhavi Mukund

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, NITTE (Deemed to be University)

saumyasri2000@nitte.edu.in9740244077

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026