Investigation of effect of Ankle Balance Taping on chronic ankle instability

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Chronic Ankle Instability.; Sprain of ankle; S93.4

• Registration Number: IRCT20200909048671N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 63

Inclusion Criteria

A history of at least one significant ankle sprain: The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to the study enrolment
A history of the previously injured ankle joint ‘giving way’,and/or recurrent sprain and/or ‘feelings of instability’: participants should report at least 2 episodes of‘giving way’ in the 6 months prior to the study enrolment.
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT): score of equal or less than 24
Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM): ADL scale<90%; Sport scale <80%

Exclusion Criteria

A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (ie, bones, joint structures and nerves) in either lower extremity
A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment
Acute injury to the musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months, which impacted joint integrity and function (ie, sprains, fractures)resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity
No history of neurological disease, vestibular or visual disturbance, or any other pathology that have negative effect on balance
Taping side effects such as skin redness
Being professional athlete

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Modified star excursion balance test(mSEBT).;Static balance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg stance.;Function. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg hop.