Acute ankle sprain injuries
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention in this study is the Push Sports Kicx ankle brace, a semi-rigid ankle brace especially designed for soccer players. This brace will be used on both sides during all soccer-related act
Sponsors
Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science & Sports, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study will comprise soccer clubs from one geographically district affiliated with the KNVB (i.e. the Royal Netherlands Football Association). Clubs are eligible if they have at least one girls team participating in the U19 or U17 competition. Players are eligible if they are aged 14 - 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Players will be excluded if they do not master the Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Injury incidence (injuries per 1000 playing hours) and injury severity (soccer-absenteeism). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Brace effectivity in primary and secondary prevention of acute ankle injuries. - Prognostic value of generalized joint hypermobility on the risk of acute ankle injuries. - Prognostic value of active (ankle)stability on the risk of acute ankle injuries. - The effect of the PSB Sports Kick ankle brace on ankle-related functional limitation, experiences by the players during sport activities (e.g. running, jumping, turning). - Compliance of the intervention group, wearing PSB Sports ankle braces | — |
Contacts
Public ContactK.M. Thijs
Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Outcome results
None listed