Chronic Ankle Instability. Sprain of ankle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, according to the protocol, patients receive postural exercises on the device for 20 minutes simultaneously with tDCS stimulation in the M1 region of
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 30 years History of ankle sprain that has been more than one year Report of at least 2 repetitions of the patient's perception of ankle instability or giving way in the past six months that affects the person's daily activities Score below 24 on the CAIT (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool) questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Report of any neurological disease that affects the patient's movement control (multiple sclerosis, history of stroke, Parkinson's, neuropathy) Receiving tDCS interventions in the last three months Attending a rehabilitation program other than the current study Score above 24 on the CAIT questionnaire
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anterior-posterior stability index. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex device (made in the USA).;Overall Stability Index. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex device (made in the USA).;Mediolateral Stability Index. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex device (made in the USA). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Ehsani
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed