Balance; Disorder, Fluid, Cryotherapy Effect
Conditions
Keywords
balance, college students, star excursion balance test
Brief summary
The purpose of this study will determine the effect of cryotherapy applied to the knee joint on static and dynamic standing balance. It is hypothesized that there will be no change in dynamic postural stability after cryotherapy application.Twenty four individuals (age 18 to 30) participated in the study. They will be randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control group. Each participant, in the experimental group will be asked to perform star excursion balance test (SEBT) under two conditions, before and after the application of cryotherapy. The participants will receive ice pack wrapping of the knee for 10 minutes. The control group performed SEBT at room temperature in an interval of 10 minutes. The two group will be analysed and compared
Detailed description
The cooling procedure for the knee joint was initiated by using a cryopack or cold-pack. On completion of the initial SEBT, the participant lied supine and the investigator applied the cryotherapy for 10 minutes. After the 10 minute period of cryotherapy, the cryopack was removed, and the participants performed SEBT for the second time.
Interventions
PROCEDURECryotherapy
The cooling procedure for the knee joint will be initiated by using a cryopack or cold-pack. On completion of the initial SEBT, the participant will lie supine and the investigator will apply the cryotherapy for 10 minutes. After the 10 minute period of cryotherapy, the cryopack will be removed, and the participants will perform SEBT for the second time.
Sponsors
Asir John Samuel
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants will not be informed about the reason for performing the star excursion balance test before and after the application of cryotherapy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Normal adult person. * Aged between 18 to 30 year * Both male and female were included in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Adult having any visual impairment * Adult having any vestibular impairment * Adult suffering from any neurological disorders * Adult suffering from other medical conditions, like- Vascular diseases * Adult having any disorders or conditions like- Genu valgum, Genu varum, history of knee joint or lower limb injury, or lower limb fracture
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Baseline Star Excursion Balance test at 10 minutes | Upto 10 minutes | Distance reach in 8 directions will be measured |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed