Functional ankle instability
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:Strength training for ankle dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion and eversion muscles
Observation Group:Includes warm-up activities, plyometrics, and muscle stretching and relaxation. Training was done once a day and on alternate days for each session. Warm-up activities were performed
Sponsors
School of Physical Education and Health, Guilin College, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
21 Years to 43 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Age between 18 and 65 years; (2) history of at least 1 significant ankle sprain with a significant inflammatory response such as swelling or pain after the injury. (3) The most recent sprain occurred at least 3 months prior to study participation. (4) A sense of loss of ankle control during functional activities, which occurred at least 2 times in the 6 months prior to participation in the study. (5) Cumberland Ankle Instability Rating Questionnaire score <24. (6) No significant joint laxity was found in the drawer test and internal rotation stress test. (7) No lower extremity fracture confirmed by X-ray or CT. (8) No rehabilitation therapy was received. (9) Clinical examination did not reveal any ankle depth sensory abnormality.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Fractures of the ankle joint or a history of surgery; (2) bilateral ankle instability; (3) neurological disorders affecting muscle strength and balance of the lower extremity; (4) other musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity that complicate life.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain visual analog scale score;active ankle mobility;ankle muscle strength;Y-balance test score; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLiu xiaolong
School of Rehabilitation, Guilin Life and Health Carrer Technical College, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Outcome results
None listed