Comparison The Effect of Open and Closed Chain Exercises on Active Men With Chronic Ankle Instability

Not Applicable

• Conditions: chronic ankle instability.; Other instability, ankle and foot; M25.37

• Registration Number: IRCT20200221046572N1
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Kharazmi

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

Were between 18 and 35 years of age
Had a history of at least 2 episodes of giving way” in the past 6 months
Had a history of at least 1 significant lateral ankle sprains to the same side that resulted in pain and loss of function of more than one day
Being active
Normal BMI

Exclusion Criteria

Bilateral ankle instability
A history of neuromusculoskeletal or vestibular disorders
Previous lower limb surgeries
trauma to the lower limbs for at least 3 months prior to the study
Observed musculoskeletal abnormalities in the lower limbs such as Genu Valgum, varum and ankle pronation
Physiotherapy within the last 3 months or current participation in supervised physical rehabilitation

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Electromyography of selected muscles(Timing and amount of muscle activity). Timepoint: Before intervention and 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Surface Electromyography.;Ankle proprioception. Timepoint: Before intervention and 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Function. Timepoint: Before intervention and 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: figure of eight hop test, side hop test and square hop test.