Generalized Joint Hypermobility
Conditions
Keywords
joint hypermobility, food sense, Sensorimotor
Brief summary
This study is the first to examine the effect of sole sensory training on sensorimotor organization in individuals with GEH. Individuals with a Beighton score of 5 and above were included in the study. Within the scope of the study, individuals with general joint hypermobility (GEH) were divided into intervention and control groups by the Randomization method. The intervention group received sole sensory training in the home environment. Both groups were given a foot care brochure. The individuals' sole sensory and balance skills were evaluated before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, the intervention aimed to prevent injuries and disabilities that may occur due to joint laxity by improving sole sensory and balance.
Interventions
OTHERSensory treatment
Participants were asked to practice the foot sole sensory training program at home every day for 2 weeks.
OTHERfoot care booklet
Participants were given a booklet about healthy feet and were informed.
Sponsors
Gazi University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Persons with a Beighton score ≥5 without any systemic disease * Asymptomatic persons
Exclusion criteria
* People who have had an upper or lower extremity injury in the last 3 months, * People who have a history of fractures or surgery in the last year, * People who have been pregnant in the last year, * Those diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Light touch sensation | 2 weeks | It was evaluated using the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament (SWM) test kit. |
| Two-Point Separation sensation | 2 weeks | A discriminator was used to assess two-point discrimination perception. |
| Vibration sense | 2 weeks | A 128 Hz tuning fork was used to evaluate vibration sensation. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proprioception | 2 weeks | Joint position sense test for proprioception assessment was performed using a digital goniometer device. |
| Muscle Strength | 2 weeks | A hand-held dynamometer (Lafayette Instrument®, Layafette, IN) was used to determine muscle strength for both lower extremities of the individuals. |
| Balance | 2 weeks | Dynamic balance of individuals was assessed with the Y Balance Test. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed