Disorder of ligament. Instability secondary to old ligament injury
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ages of participants ranged from18 to 32 year old A history of ankle sprain in one foot (6 months-1 year needed have be passed since the initial injury and repeated ankle sprain needed to have occurred at least once during this period and participants also needed to feel ‘giving way’ in their ankles) Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM): ADL scale<90%; Sport scale <80% Fibular mobility test and fibula position in inferior tibiofibular must be normal.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pain and restriction in both ankles during the test and inability to perform hopping History of surgery in ankle History of diabetes, visual disturbances, vestibular disorders, dizziness, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal trauma in lower limbs, and cognitive problems Exercise extensively before the test Inability to do the test Losing balance during the test Reluctance of participants to do the test Skin allergy to kinsio tape
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Strenght of the hip abductor muscles. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in nioton using handhend dynamommeter.;Strenght of the ankle evertor muscles. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in nioton using handhend dynamommeter.;Side Hop Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in second using chronometer.;Figure of 8 Hop Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in second using chronometer.;Star Excursion Balance Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using tape.;Reaction Phase Time. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in milisecond using force plate and Excel software.;Anticipatory Phase Time. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in milisecond using force plate and Excel software.;COP displacement in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction in anticipatory phase. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using force plate and Excel software.;COP displacement in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction in weight transfer phase. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using force plate and Excel software.;COP displacement in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction in locomotive phase. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using force plate and Excel software.;Speed of COP displac | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tehran University of Medical Sciences