Chronic ankle instability. Other instability, unspecified joint
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: patients who have a history of unilateral lateral ankle sprain, which occurred at least 12 months before study enrolment, patients who have a history of self-reported giving way and/or feelings of ankle instability of the involved ankle during activities of daily living for at least 6 months patients who have a score of =24/30 on chronic ankle instability tool.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of bilateral ankle instability Patients who have pathological joint laxity (a positive result on the talar tilt test or anterior drawer test) Patients with a history of ankle fracture. Patients undergone surgery of the hip, knee, and/or ankle patients who have uncontrolled hypertension, or any other chronic disease Patients who have history of any musculoskeletal disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength assessment. Timepoint: pre and post the intervention period. Method of measurement: isokinetic dynamometer.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: pre and post the intervention period. Method of measurement: Biodex balance system.;Physical function. Timepoint: pre and post the intervention period. Method of measurement: physical function questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Contacts
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University