Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Ankle sprain Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Ankle sprain
Conditions
Interventions
Concentric and eccentric peak torque of evertor muscles will be measured at a constant velocity using an isokinetic dynamometer, the Cybex 6000 machine (Cybex, 2100 Smithtown Avenue, PO Box 9003, Ronk
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy adult male and female subjects 2. Age 18-65 3. Who attend St Georges Hospital who have had a history of recurrent ankle sprain, on at least two occasions, with the most recent episode occurring more than 4 weeks ago 4. Unilateral functional ankle instability, assessed by a self-report functional questionnaire (adapted from de Bie et al 1997)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Past history of orthopaedic surgery or fracture to the ankle 2. Any history of neurological conditions affecting balance or strength 3. Ankle pain at rest 4. Any known allergic reaction to tape
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measurements of torgue (peak torgue), power and muscle work will be determined using the cybex. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed