Investigation of long term effect of Ankle Balance Taping method on balance and function of patients with chronic ankle instability

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences0 sites63 target enrollmentStarted: TBDLast updated: November 9, 2020

Conditions

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•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%

•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

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