Chronic Ankle Instability. Sprain of ankle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Kinesio type group: People in this group are treated with Ankle Balance Taping for four weeks at intervals of one day. Sham Group: This intervention is inductive. In this method, w
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A history of at least one significant ankle sprain: The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to the study enrolment A history of the previously injured ankle joint ‘giving way’,and/or recurrent sprain and/or ‘feelings of instability’: participants should report at least 2 episodes of‘giving way’ in the 6 months prior to the study enrolment. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT): score of equal or less than 24 Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM): ADL scale<90%; Sport scale <80%
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (ie, bones, joint structures and nerves) in either lower extremity A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment Acute injury to the musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months, which impacted joint integrity and function (ie, sprains, fractures)resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity No history of neurological disease, vestibular or visual disturbance, or any other pathology that have negative effect on balance Taping side effects such as skin redness Being professional athlete
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Modified star excursion balance test(mSEBT).;Static balance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg stance.;Function. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg hop. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMoslem Yousefi
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed