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The effect of dual task training on postural control

The effect of dual task training on dynamic postural control in subjects with functional ankle instability

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201604251675N13
Enrollment
32
Registered
2017-01-24
Start date
2015-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

functional ankle instability. Sprain and Strain of Ankle

Interventions

Intervention 1: Balance training group: The first group received twelve training sessions during 4 consecutive weeks, three times per week, 30 minutes per session including postural stability training
Rehabilitation
Balance training group: The first group received twelve training sessions during 4 consecutive weeks, three times per week, 30 minutes per session including postural stability training with biodex bal
Dual task training group: The second group recieved twelve training sessions during 4 consecutive weeks, three times per week, 30 minutes per session including dual task training with biodex balance s

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for Research, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 52 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 52; functional ankle instability with at least one ankle sprain in the last year and feeling the giving way; the absence of mechanical instability of ankle by performing the anterior drawer test and talar tilt test; no history of dizziness and fainting; pathological forgetfulness; pain or swelling in the ankle; hip and lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders; history of spinal trauma in the last six months; feeling any pain and discomfort in the body; history of pain and swelling in the body symmetrically; taking painkillers; sedatives and alcohol 48 hours before the test; history of head injury; impaired vision or hearing, or speech. Exclusion criteria: The reluctance of patients to continue treatment; worsening of symptoms during the study; another treatment during investigation; given the patient's lack of progress in the early stages of attention training.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Overall stability index. Timepoint: Before and after the period of the interventions. Method of measurement: Biodex balance system.;Mediolateral stability index. Timepoint: Before and after the period of the interventions. Method of measurement: Biodex balance system.;Anteroposterior stability index. Timepoint: Before and after the period of the interventions. Method of measurement: Biodex balance system.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Asghar Akbari

Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

akbari_as@yahoo.com; a.akbari@zaums.ac.ir+98 54 3342 4675

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026