The Association among Lumbopelvic Control, Dynamic Postural Control and Lower Extremity Functional Performance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

Phase 1

• Conditions: chronic ankle instability; dynamic postural control; lumbopelvic control

• Registration Number: TCTR20180917002
• Lead Sponsor: Wen-Yin Chen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-09-17
• Study Completion: 2019-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending (Not yet recruiting)
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for the subjects with CAI were: having at least one significant ankle sprain associated with inflammatory symptoms; having recurrent sprains at least twice on the same side; having the feelings of giving way in activities at least twice in the past 6 months without any inflammatory symptom; reporting CAIT score <24; aging between 20 to 50; being trained regularly 2 times a week for at least 2 hours each time, or 4 hours a week in total amount.

Exclusion Criteria

The exclusion criteria were: having an injury history of lower extremities or lower back with inflammatory symptom within the past 3 months; having fracture or surgery history of lower extremities, thoraco-lumbar spine, or rib cage; diagnosed with balance or vestibular disorders; having a concussion in the past 6 months; diagnosed with cardiopulmonary disorder, scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, or any other disorders that can affect or alter the function of respiratory system.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
dynamic postural control after enrollment excursions of center of pressure displacement,dynamic postural control after enrollment velocity of center of pressure excursions,dynamic postural control after enrollment time to stabilization,dynamic postural control after enrollment lower extremity kinematics

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
lumbopelvic stability after enrollment supine-leg-loading stability test,self-reported function after enrollment Foot and Ankle Disabiity Index Sports Subscale