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Neurocognitive Exercises for Ankle Instability

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Ankle Sprains
Registration Number
NCT06567847
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - The documented unilateral ankle instability confirmed through clinical examinations<br> (drawer test, talar tilt test) and MRI in cases requiring differential diagnosis.<br><br> - A history of an initial ankle sprain occurring at least 6 months ago.<br><br> - The presence of a recurrent sense of giving way that started at least 6 months ago<br> and has been intermittently persistent.<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Presence of a history of previous surgery in the lower extremity.<br><br> - Identification of organic and non-organic lesions such as cartilage injuries,<br> periarticular tendon tears, and impingement syndromes.<br><br> - The existence of a fracture accompanying instability in the foot-ankle.<br><br> - Presence of congenital deformities in the foot-ankle.<br><br> - Diagnosis of talus osteochondral lesion.<br><br> - Diagnosis of ankle arthritis.<br><br> - Presence of medial ligament lesion.<br><br> - Existence of peripheral neuropathy.<br><br> - Presence of additional rheumatological diseases.<br><br> - Regular moderate-level exercise for at least 3 days a week in the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT);Surface Electromyography-maximum voluntary isometric contraction;Surface Electromyography-muscles' normal functional activities
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ultrasonography;Numeric Pain Rating Scale;Joint Range of Motion Evaluation;Tampa Kinesiophoby Scoring;Star Excursion Test;Single Leg Stance Test;The Side Hop Test;Global Rating of Change Scale-GRC
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