Ankle sprain prevention strategy in 10-13 year old female karate athletes: An exercise-based approach

The Effect of Six weeks Selected Ankle Sprain Prevention Exercise Program on Ankle Range of Motion, Proprioception, Ankle Muscle Strength, and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Female Karate Athletes Aged 10 to 13 Years

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20241221064122N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-23

Start date

2026-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Ankle Injuries. Superficial injury of ankle, foot and toes

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in the intervention group will perform the selected ankle sprain prevention exercises for six weeks, three sessions per week, with each session lasting

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

10 Years to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The subjects were girls aged 10 to 13 who practiced karate regularly Absence of musculoskeletal injury or abnormality in the lower extremities, especially the ankle General health clearance by a doctor

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with musculoskeletal injuries or abnormalities in the lower extremities, especially the ankle People with a specific disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Ankle range of motion. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: Inclinometer.;Ankle proprioception. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: Inclinometer.;Ankle muscle strength. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: Active force 2 digital dynamometer.;Trunk muscle endurance. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: McGill's Torso Muscular Endurance Test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Ankle range of motion. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: Inclinometer.;Ankle proprioception. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: Inclinometer.;Ankle muscle strength. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: Active force 2 digital dynamometer.;Trunk muscle endurance. Timepoint: Assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to the intervention, at the end of week three, and following the completion of the six-week protocol. Method of measurement: McGill's Torso Muscular Endurance Test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNegin Nosrati Khoreshbari

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

nnosratikhoreshbarin@mail.um.ac.ir+98 51 3880 2000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026