Ankle Sprain Ankle sprain, Sub-Acute phase, Lateral ankle sprain
Conditions
Interventions
In the treatment group, participants received US according to thermal effect . US treatment intensity was set at 0.25 W/cm2 with a duty cycle of 100% and frequency of 3 MHz. A circular stroke techniqu
Experimental Device,Sham Comparator Device
Sponsors
THE 90TH Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Scholarship (waiting for application)
Medical Division of Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Males or females aged 16-55 years 2)Diagnosed by a physician with lateral ankle sprain (Grade I-II) at least 4 days and up to 14 days with visual analog scale at least 30/100 3)Adequate ability to communicate in Thai and to cope with a visual analog scale for pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Have redness and warmth at area of ankle sprain 2)Received radiotherapy in the last 6 months 3)Have numbness of lower extremity 4)Have vestibular problems confirmed by medical history 5)Have contraindications of US
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity Before and after intervention Visual analog scales was used to assess pain intensity during rest (VAS-R) and on weight-bearing | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion Before and after intervention Range of motion (ROM) of ankle and subtalar joint were measured by a digital goniometer in dorsiflexion and plantarflexion,Plantar pressure Before and after intervention Plantar pressure , contact area, and center of pressure were measured by baropodometer. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactLt.Thongchai Suksri
Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed