Acute and chronic ankle sprains
Conditions
Interventions
VR combined balance training group:VR combined balance training
Balance training group:Balance training group
Sponsors
Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Aged between 18 to 45 years old ; 2.history of acute and chronic AS ; 3.clinical diagnosis : ankle swelling, pain, limited activity ; tenderness in the lateral malleolus ( anterior talofibular ligament / calcaneofibular ligament ) ; can not fully weight-bearing walking ( early after injury ) ; 4.Voluntary signing of informed consent to study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Fractures: Ankle fractures confirmed by X-ray/MRI, including distal fibula, talus, and base of the fifth metatarsal; 2. High ankle sprain: Injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; 3. Tendon rupture: Complete rupture of the peroneal tendons/Achilles tendon; 4. Talus osteochondral injury: Confirmed by MRI or highly suspected; 5. Previous ankle issues: History of chronic ankle instability (=3 sprains within a year), previous surgery or ligament reconstruction on the same ankle, symptomatic ankle osteoarthritis; 6. Systemic diseases that interfere with assessment or treatment: Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot, peripheral vascular diseases that affect healing. Long-term use of anticoagulants or immunosuppressants; 7. Factors affecting rehabilitation: Unable to cooperate with rehab training or injuries requiring immediate surgery; 8. Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion;Proprioception (Single-Leg Stance Balance Test);Foot and Ankle Ability Measure;Mobility;Y-Balance Test; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength;Limits of Stability (LOS) Test;Cortical Motor Evoked Potential Measurement;Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Measurement of Muscle Activation and Timing;Pain;Return to exercise and recurrence rate; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJialiang Yang
Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed