External Ankle Supports - 3D Motion Analysis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- change of the range of motion of the subtalar inversion/eversion in degree
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Untreated ankle sprains often remain symptomatic and may end in chronic instability. The aim of our study is to quantify the stabilizing effect of different devices. Through the use of a foot measurement model in 3D motion analysis the influence of the devices with respect to a mechanical effect is examined by means of different tests. The dynamic postural control is quantified. The hypothesis was that the devices would stabilize differently the foot segments.
Investigators
Dr. med. Benita Kuni, MD
Principal Investigator, Job Title: Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon
University Hospital Heidelberg
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •chronic ankle instability
- •"giving way"
- •repeated ankle sprains
Exclusion Criteria
- •other injuries of the lower extremities
- •surgery on the lower extremities
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
change of the range of motion of the subtalar inversion/eversion in degree
Time Frame: baseline (=before) and immediately after applying the device