Do ankle braces affect functional performance?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: acute ankle sprain; chronic ankle instability; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000128998
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney

Brief Summary

1. Research question Compare the effects of the KISS® ankle brace, Aircast™ ankle brace, and no brace, on functional performance measures immediately after application. 2. Background information Ankle braces are effective in managing and preventing lateral ankle sprains, but some concern arises around their effect on functional performance. A new brace was made that claims to improve functional performance 3.Key results Ankle braces did not affect the functional performance of uninjured or CAI participants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-02-11
• Study Completion: 2023-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 22 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria for CAI group:
* Age 18-65 years
* History of at least one previous ankle sprain
* At least two episodes of the previously injured ankle experiencing recurrent sprains, ‘giving way’ or ‘feelings of instability’ in the past six months
* Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score <=24
*Proficient in English to complete the study questionnaires and understand instructions
Inclusion criteria for control group:
* Age 18-65 years
* No previous history of ankle sprain
* Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score > 28
* Proficient in English to complete the study questionnaires and understand instructions

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria for both groups:
* A history of previous musculoskeletal surgery to either lower extremity
* A history of a previous lower limb fracture requiring realignment
* An acute musculoskeletal joint injury of the lower extremity in the past three months
* A vestibular disorder or neurological disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified