Comparative Effectiveness of Proprioceptive and Balance Training versus Conventional Strengthening in Improving Stability and Reducing Recurrence of Ankle Sprains in Young Adults.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Recurrent ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries among young adults and may lead to chronic ankle instability characterized by repeated episodes of instability, pain and functional limitation. Conventional physiotherapy programs commonly focus on strengthening and stretching exercises but may not fully address deficits in proprioception and neuromuscular control.
Proprioceptive and balance training aims to improve joint position sense, neuromuscular coordination and dynamic stability of the ankle joint. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of proprioceptive and balance training combined with conventional physiotherapy versus conventional physiotherapy alone in improving balance, functional outcomes and preventing recurrence of ankle sprains in young adults.
A total of sixty participants aged between eighteen and twenty five years with chronic ankle instability will be recruited and randomly allocated into two groups. Outcome measures including Y Balance Test, Star Excursion Balance Test, Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure will be assessed at baseline, six weeks and twelve weeks. Participants will also be followed for three months to monitor recurrence of ankle sprains.
The study will help determine whether proprioceptive and balance training provides superior improvement in ankle stability and functional outcomes compared with conventional strengthening programs.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 25.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Young adults aged 18 to 25 years with a history of at least one lateral ankle sprain within the past twelve months and diagnosed with chronic ankle instability defined by a Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool score of less than or equal to twenty four.
- •Participants must be able to bear weight independently and willing to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Participants with acute ankle sprain within the past six weeks.Individuals with grade three ankle sprain requiring immobilization.
- •History of ankle fracture or ankle surgery.
- •Neurological disorders affecting balance.
- •Systemic inflammatory joint diseases.
研究者
Vishesh Kumar
Prakash Institute of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Allied Medical Sciences