Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Ankle sprain Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Ankle sprain
Conditions
Interventions
A randomised controlled trial involving participants being assigned control shoe (rocker) or experimental shoe (MDT).
Measurements will be taken before and after to assess the difference. Subjects wi
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 2 groups of 20 individuals contacted within 3 days of presenting to Guy's Minor Injury Unit with sprained ankle 2. Aged 18-60 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with abnormal sensory problems in the thigh and lower leg, subjects with any neurological problem affecting their balance and subjects will be excluded. 2. Patients who have had musculoskeletal or neurological problem affecting their legs or low back which required medical attention in the last 6 months will also be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-assessment of ankle function via questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed