Recurrent ankle instability. Sprain of ankle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants with a history of recurrent ankle sprain will receive a localized vibration intervention at a frequency of 100 Hz, delivered in an alternating pattern
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for the Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) Group: History of at least one ankle sprain, meeting the following conditions:1.1. The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to participation.1.2. The initial sprain must have been accompanied by inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.).1.3. The sprain must have been severe enough to result in at least one day of restricted daily activity.1.4. The most recent injury must have occurred more than 3 months before enrollment. Presence of ankle giving way or instability:2.1. At least two episodes of ankle giving way within the previous 6 months.2.2. A score of less than 24 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of previous musculoskeletal surgery involving any structure of the lower limbs(e.g., bones, joint structures, ligaments, tendons, or nerves). History of fracture in any of the lower limbs. Acute musculoskeletal injury affecting other joints of the lower limbs within the past 3 months ,which has compromised joint integrity or function and resulted in at least one day of restriction in daily activities. Presence of medical conditions that affect balance or may alter the response to the intervention ,such as: inflammatory rheumatic diseases, neuropathies or other neurological disorders that impair balance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait initiation. Timepoint: Primary outcome data will be collected at two time points: before the intervention and 30 minutes after the intervention.". Method of measurement: Force plate AMTI, Germany. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Displacement of the center of pressure (COP). Timepoint: Data related to the secondary outcome will be collected at two time points: before the intervention and 30 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