Our study investigates the effect of strengthening the central muscles of the body on subacute external sprain of the ankle in amateur athletes.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:This group will receive routine physiotherapy treatment plus core muscles strengthening exercises. Routine physiotherapy consists of pulsed ultrasound in the first t
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Amateur athletes between 18- 35 years old Amateur athletes who exercise 2 to 4 hours a week Grade 1 and 2 lateral ankle sprain that has been determined by an orthopedic specialist. The injury happened between 5 and 14 days ago
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Grade 3 ankle sprain Associated fracture of the lower extremities Chronic ankle injuries and open ankle wounds Painful medical syndrome, such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis Use of pain medication within 7 days prior to the study Previous physical therapy intervention Syndesmosis injuries or medial ligament injuries Participants who had sensory defects (such as diabetes, previous nerve Injuries) Serious disease (e.g. disease of CNS, hemophilia, cancer, kidney disease, liver disease) Disability at doing side plunk for difference reasons
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dynamic balance in Y balance test. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Y balance test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static balance in balance error scoring system. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Balance test error system scoring system.;Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Short form of Mcgill Pain Questionnaire.;Core muscle endurance. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Mcgill isometric endurance test.;Ankle function. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Foot and Ankle Ability Measure.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version.;General self-efficacy. Timepoint: Before and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Schwartz's general self-efficacy questionnaire.;Self-esteem. Timepoint: Before and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Rosenberg self-esteem scale.;Life expectancy. Timepoint: Before and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Snyder Adult Hope Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAlireza Hosseinzadeh Chaijan
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed