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Effect of Pelvic Rigid Taping on Gait and Balance in Chronic Ankle Instability Patients With Pelvic Torsion

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI
Registration Number
NCT07157072
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with a high incidence among physically active individuals. acute ankle sprains associated with the development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) which has been found to affect the whole lower quarter kinetic chain. This chronicity decrease the physical activity level and quality of life, All these consequences cost the patients physically, emotionally, socially and financially. Purpose: To investigate the effect of corrected pelvic torsion using rigid taping on gait parameters and balance in patients with unilateral CAI associated with pelvic torsion.

Detailed Description

Background: Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with a high incidence among physically active individuals. acute ankle sprains associated with the development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) which has been found to affect the whole lower quarter kinetic chain. This chronicity decrease the physical activity level and quality of life, All these consequences cost the patients physically, emotionally, socially and financially. Purpose: To investigate the effect of corrected pelvic torsion using rigid taping on gait parameters and balance in patients with unilateral CAI associated with pelvic torsion. Materials and Methods: 22 subjects from both genders were assessed for the presence of unilateral CAI associated with pelvic torsion , gait and balance were assessed using teckscan walkway assessment system and biodex balance system then rigid tape applied to the anteriorly tilted innominate then gait and balance reassessed again immediately after taping ,after one week and after two weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall Stability Index measured by Biodex Balance SystemBaseline, immediately post-intervention(Day 1), one week post-intervention(week 1), two weeks post-intervention(week 2)

Change in overall stability index using the Biodex Balance System

CadenceBaseline, immediately post-intervention(Day 1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post- intervention.

Number of steps taken per minute (steps/min) during walking assessment using the Tekscan walkway system.

Anterior/Posterior Stability Index measured by Biodex Balance SystemBaseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post intervention.

Change in anterior/posterior stability index using the Biodex Balance System

Maximum peak plantar pressure assessed using Tekscan walkway system.Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post-intervention.

Maximum peak pressure(N/cm²) during walking as measured using the Tekscan walkway system. This represents the highest pressure recorded under the foot during gait.

Medial/Lateral Stability Index measured by Biodex Balance SystemBaseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post intervention.

Change in medial/lateral stability index using the Biodex Balance System

Walking VelocityBaseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post-intervention

Average walking speed (m/s) during gait assessment using the Tekscan walkway system. Calculated as distance traveled divided by time taken.

Step lengthBaseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post-intervention.

Average distance(m) between successive heel contacts of opposite feet during walking, measured using the Tekscan walkway system.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of physical therapy, mti university

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Cairo, El Mokkatem, Egypt

Faculty of physical therapy, mti university
🇪🇬Cairo, El Mokkatem, Egypt

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