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Effect of Balance and Proprioception Exercises Compared with Strengthening Exercises for Preventing Recurrent Ankle Sprains in Young Adults

Comparative Effectiveness of Proprioceptive and Balance Training versus Conventional Strengthening in Improving Stability and Reducing Recurrence of Ankle Sprains in Young Adults. - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106199
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-03-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M799- Soft tissue disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Proprioceptive and Balance Training with Conventional Physiotherapy: Participants in Group A will receive conventional physiotherapy along with proprioceptive and balance training exerc

Sponsors

VISHESH KUMAR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Young adults aged 18 to 25 years with a history of at least one lateral ankle sprain within the past twelve months and diagnosed with chronic ankle instability defined by a Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool score of less than or equal to twenty four. Participants must be able to bear weight independently and willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with acute ankle sprain within the past six weeks.Individuals with grade three ankle sprain requiring immobilization. History of ankle fracture or ankle surgery. Neurological disorders affecting balance. Systemic inflammatory joint diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Y Balance Test Star Excursion Balance TestTimepoint: Baseline 6 weeks 10 weeks 3 months follow up

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Self reported ankle instability measured using Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool Functional outcome measured using Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Recurrence of ankle sprain during follow upTimepoint: Baseline 6 Weeks 12 Weeks 3 Month Follow Up

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactdr Puja Sharma

Prakash Institute of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Allied Medical Sciences

s.puja47@gmail.com9873252361

Outcome results

None listed

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