Prophylactic ankle supports and female athletes

Effects of prophylactic ankle supports on electromyographic activity of selected muscles, ground reaction force, balance and perception of stability during landing in female college athletes before and after fatigue

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200204046368N3

Enrollment

Registered

2021-02-02

Start date

2021-02-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

Sprain of ankle. Sprain of ankle

Interventions

Intervention group: Bruce's general fatigue protocol is used to apply fatigue. The kinesiotape in a closed basket weave pattern and lace-up ankle brace are used on the ankle. All of the participants w

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: More than two incidences of ankle sprains with need for medical treatment Feelings of fear and instability in ankle function A score of =24 in the CAIT The confirmation of CAI via anterior drawer and talar tilt tests performed by an experienced physician

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Chronic diseases such as patellofemoral pain syndrome in lower extremity Any problems affecting postural control and balance History of ankle or knee injury, surgery or fractures of the lower extremities in the past 3 months Apparent foot deformities, such as flat foot or high arch

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Electromyography of the selected muscles. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Biomonitor ME6000.;Time to stabilization. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Plantar pressure platform.;Ground reaction force. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Plantar pressure platform.;Perceived stability. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Electromyography of the selected muscles. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Biomonitor ME6000.;Time to stabilization. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Plantar pressure platform.;Ground reaction force. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Plantar pressure platform.;Perceived stability. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Raeisi

Arak University

Z_raisi13@yahoo.com+98 86 3417 3492

Outcome results

None listed

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