Ankle Sprains
Conditions
Brief summary
To examine the effects of an individualized balance and proprioception training program on pain, function, and the risk of recurrent ankle sprains.
Interventions
OTHERbalance and proprioception training program.
The program will include exercises focused on improving ankle stability and joint position sense, such as single-leg stance, wobble board, and resistance band exercises. Participants will attend two supervised sessions per week and perform home-based exercises 3-4 times per week. Progression of exercises will be individualized based on participant performance and tolerance.
OTHERUsual care
Participants will continue their usual care, including general strength and flexibility exercises. No specific balance and proprioception training will be provided.
Sponsors
Ahram Canadian University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adults aged 18-55 years * History of at least two ankle sprains within the last 12 months * Presence of ankle instability symptoms, such as recurrent giving way or chronic pain
Exclusion criteria
* Acute ankle injury within the last six weeks * Lower extremity fracture within the last six months * Other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting the lower extremity * Inability to comply with study requirements
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Pain intensity | Changes in Pain intensity at baseline, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks follow up | Pain intensity will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) |
| Changes in Functional Ability | Changes in Functional ability at baseline, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks follow up | Functional ability will be assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Balance | Changes in balance at baseline, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks follow up | Balance will be assessed using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) |
| Changes in Proprioception | Changes in proprioception at baseline, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks follow up | Proprioception will be measured using the joint position sense test with an ankle electrogoniometer |
| Incidence of Recurrent Ankle Sprains | From post-intervention at 8 weeks to the end of the follow-up period at 16 weeks | Incidence of recurrent ankle sprains during the follow-up period will be recorded |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d
Outcome results
None listed