Comparison of the effects of two types of vibrating and non-vibrating ankle orthoses on balance, proprioception, and reaction time of ankle muscles in people with chronic ankle instability
- Conditions
- Chronic ankle instability.Sprain and strain of ankleS93.4
- Registration Number
- IRCT20181021041400N2
- Lead Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 57
History of at least 1 ankle sprain 1.1. The first sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to study participation. 1.2. The sprain is accompanied by inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.). The last injury must have occurred more than 3 months before participating in the study.
Feeling of emptying and ankle instability 2.1. At least 2 episodes of giving way in the 6 months prior to study participation. 2.2. A score of less than 24 on the Cumberland Instability Instrument
Have not received treatment in the last 3 months.
Age 60-18 years old
History of previous surgeries on musculoskeletal structures (eg, bones, joint structures, nerves) in any lower limb
History of fracture in any lower limb
Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower limb in Past 3 months that has affected joint integrity and function resulting in at least 1 day away from daily activity
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Proprioception. Timepoint: Before the start of the study and 4 weeks after using the orthosis. Method of measurement: Biodex Multi-Joint Systems, Germany.;Reaction time of peroneus longus and brevis muscle during external perturbation. Timepoint: Before the start of the study and 4 weeks after using the orthosis. Method of measurement: Surface electromyography 8 canals Myon brand.;Postural control. Timepoint: Before the start of the study and 4 weeks after using the orthosis. Method of measurement: Force plate AMTI, Germany.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life. Timepoint: Before starting and 4 weeks after using the orthosis. Method of measurement: Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAMM) questionnaire.