Effect on Dynamic Postural Stability After Application of Cryotherapy to the Knee Joint: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Asir John Samuel
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline Star Excursion Balance test at 10 minutes
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study will determine the effect of cryotherapy applied to the knee joint on static and dynamic standing balance. It is hypothesized that there will be no change in dynamic postural stability after cryotherapy application.Twenty four individuals (age 18 to 30) participated in the study. They will be randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control group. Each participant, in the experimental group will be asked to perform star excursion balance test (SEBT) under two conditions, before and after the application of cryotherapy. The participants will receive ice pack wrapping of the knee for 10 minutes. The control group performed SEBT at room temperature in an interval of 10 minutes. The two group will be analysed and compared
Detailed Description
The cooling procedure for the knee joint was initiated by using a cryopack or cold-pack. On completion of the initial SEBT, the participant lied supine and the investigator applied the cryotherapy for 10 minutes. After the 10 minute period of cryotherapy, the cryopack was removed, and the participants performed SEBT for the second time.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Participants will not be informed about the reason for performing the star excursion balance test before and after the application of cryotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Normal adult person.
- •Aged between 18 to 30 year
- •Both male and female were included in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Adult having any visual impairment
- •Adult having any vestibular impairment
- •Adult suffering from any neurological disorders
- •Adult suffering from other medical conditions, like- Vascular diseases
- •Adult having any disorders or conditions like- Genu valgum, Genu varum, history of knee joint or lower limb injury, or lower limb fracture
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline Star Excursion Balance test at 10 minutes
Time Frame: Upto 10 minutes
Distance reach in 8 directions will be measured
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Asir John Samuel
Assistant Professor, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)