Effects of shoe type on ankle sprain recovery

Completed

• Conditions: Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Ankle sprain; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Ankle sprain

• Registration Number: ISRCTN79824117
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. 2 groups of 20 individuals contacted within 3 days of presenting to Guy's Minor Injury Unit with sprained ankle
2. Aged 18-60 years old

Exclusion Criteria

1. Subjects with abnormal sensory problems in the thigh and lower leg, subjects with any neurological problem affecting their balance and subjects will be excluded.
2. Patients who have had musculoskeletal or neurological problem affecting their legs or low back which required medical attention in the last 6 months will also be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified