Chronic ankle instability
Conditions
Interventions
CON Group:Placebo intervention
CMB group:Blood flow restriction training combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation
BFRT group:Blood flow restriction training
Sponsors
wuxi 9th people's hospital affiliated to soochow university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Self-reported first acute ankle sprain occurred more than 1 year ago; 2.at least two episodes of ‘giving way’ or sensations of ankle joint instability within the past 6 months; 3.most recent ankle sprain occurring more than 3 months prior to enrolment; 4.Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score<=24; 5.Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores below 90 for daily activities and below 80 for sports activities;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.self-reported history of fractures or surgery in the lower extremities; 2.psychological or neurological disorders; 3.history of migraines, epilepsy, seizures or head injuries resulting in loss of consciousness; 4.metallic implants (e.g., surgical clips, intracranial electrodes, pacemakers); 5.current use of prescription or self-medication;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle activation;Muscle strength;Star Excursion Balance Test;Foot and Ankle Ability Measure; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactKewen Liu
Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital
Outcome results
None listed