Chronic ankle instability
Conditions
Interventions
Combined intervention group:Combined intervention group: 6 weeks of a-tDCS (anodal stimulation) and 6 weeks of Tai Chi training.
Exercise group:Exercise group: 6 weeks of s-tDCS (sham stimulation) and 6 weeks of Tai Chi training.
Sponsors
Shandong Sports University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age range: 18-40 years old; 2. Self-report the history of the first acute ankle sprain one year ago; 3. Within the three months prior to the study, the same ankle has been sprained twice or more; 4. Within six months prior to participating in the activity, the same ankle has experienced at least two instances of relaxation or "displacement" symptoms. 5. The score of the Cumberland Instability Scale (CAIT) is less than 24 points; 6. I have never received any balance training.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any self-reported known neurological disorders that significantly affect motor control, other than CAI (e.g., cerebellar diseases, cerebral palsy, stroke, dementia, etc.); 2. History of lower limb surgery or fractures; 3. Currently, I am in another rehabilitation intervention program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength;Proprioception;Dynamic balance;Cumberland ankle instability scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactFenyan Zhou
Shandong Sports University
Outcome results
None listed