Chronic ankle sprain. Sprain of ankle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: applying alternating vibration with a frequency of 100 Hz (5 seconds on and 5 seconds off) for 20 minutes on the tendon of the peroneal muscles. Intervention 2: Con
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A history of at least 1 ankle sprain with the following characteristics: 1.1. The primary sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to study participation. 1.2. The initial sprain is accompanied by inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.). The last injury must have occurred more than 3 months before participating in the study. 2. A feeling of emptying and instability of the wrist with the following characteristics: 2.1. At least 2 episodes of wrist voiding in the 6 months prior to study participation. 2.2. A score of less than 24 in the Cumberland instability tool 3. Have not received treatment in the last 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of previous surgeries on musculoskeletal structures (eg, bones, joint structures, nerves) in any lower limb History of fracture in any lower limb Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower limb in Past 3 months that has affected joint integrity and function resulting in at least 1 day away from daily activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural balance. Timepoint: before the intervention and 20 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate AMTI, Germany. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Ashkar
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed