Analysis of Postural Control in Children After of Exercise Therapy Versus Passive "Heel Pad" Treatment: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Ankle Disease
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
- Enrollment
- 150
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from baseline of Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) at 6 months
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The central nervous system (CNS) coordinates balance through the visual, vestibular, and somatoproprioceptive systems, which produce muscle activation for postural control. Among the important muscle activations for postural control are those produced in the ankle joint, which is crucial for maintaining postural control in sports settings, along with the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Studies show that children who practice sports improve their postural stability and accelerate sensory maturation, which can affect the development of the lower limb extremity, specifically the insertional musculature of the ankle and foot. The present study aims to analyze postural control in school-aged children with triceps suralis retraction and assess the effectiveness of treatment with stretching versus a heel pad for 3 and 6 months. Additionally, the study will analyze whether the physical activity the children engage in influences their stability
Detailed Description
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using a heel pad and a gastrocnemius and soleus stretching protocol. The outcomes of both interventions will be evaluated and compared, including pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments at 3 months and 6 months.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children 8-12 years old
- •Regular sports practice
- •Decreased range of flexión
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having neurological, vestibular, muscular, psychological or visual visual disease.
- •Traumatic pathology 12 months prior to the measurement (sprains, talalgias, etc.).
- •Diseases of balance or motor control.
- •Surgeries in the last 12 months.
- •Taking medications that may affect the neuromuscular system.
- •Sports practice in the last 48 hours.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from baseline of Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) at 6 months
Time Frame: At baseline; post 1 (3 months) and post 2 (6 months)
The data on the type and amount of physical activity performed by the participants will be collected using the Spanish version of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) (Appendix 3). The PAQ-C has been validated by Manchola-González, Bagur-Calafat, and Girabent-Farrésby Manchola-González, Bagur-Calafat, and Girabent-Farrés will be used to collect data on the type and amount of physical activity performed by the participants.
Secondary Outcomes
- Instability test(At baseline; post 1 (3 months) and post 2 (6 months))
- Stabilometry(At baseline; post 1 (3 months) and post 2 (6 months))
- Lunge Test(At baseline; post 1 (3 months) and post 2 (6 months))