Chronic Ankle Instability
Conditions
Keywords
Chronic Ankle Instability, Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool, Pain
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic ankle instability using the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and investigate the independent associated factors. The data was collected from adult volunteers by questionnaire including sociodemographic information, general medical condition, history of orthopedic surgery, pain intensity, and the number of painful areas of the foot.
Detailed description
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common condition encountered with persistent symptoms of giving way, pain, and weakness and recurrent risk, which may lead to functional insufficiency. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic ankle instability using the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and investigate the independent associated factors. The data was collected from adult volunteers by questionnaire including sociodemographic information, general medical condition, history of orthopedic surgery, pain intensity, and the number of painful areas of the foot. 273 adult volunteers participated in the study, through face to face or online. Subjects are classified as having CAI with a CAIT score ≤27.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTCHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS:
Questionnaire including sociodemographic information, general medical condition, history of orthopedic surgery, pain intensity, and the number of painful areas of the foot.
Sponsors
Yeditepe University Hospital
Yeditepe University
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 34 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* being volunteer * volunteers above 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
* history of acute ankle sprain * acute ankle fracture * receiving/having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs for foot and ankle problems * within the last 6 months,history of foot, ankle, and/or knee surgery * neuromuscular disorders * disorders affecting balance * diabetes mellitus complications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| chronic ankle instability | 6 months | Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) is a 9-item questionnaire generating a score from 0 to 30 for each ankle, in which 0 is the worst possible score, meaning severe instability, and 30 is the best possible score, meaning stability. The CAIT is considered a reliable instrument to distinguish between stable and unstable ankles, meanwhile, measuring the severity of functional ankle instability. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed