Effects of Rigid Ankle Tape and Fibular Tape on Functional Performance in Participants With Functional Ankle Instability
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Figure-8 hopping test
研究概览
简要总结
Background and purpose:
Ankle inversion sprains are the commonest injuries of the lower extremities. Taping is routinely used after ankle sprain to support the joint and prevent reinjury. The effect of taping on functional performance in participants after ankle sprain has received little attention and generally with inconsistent findings. Besides, the perception of confidence and reassurance that may come with the ankle being taped might lead to the improvement of functional mobility performance. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of rigid ankle tape and fibular tape on functional performance, self-efficacy and perceived stability, confidence and reassurance during functional tasks in participants with functional ankle instability.
Methods:
This study is a randomized controlled trial. Forty subjects with functional ankle instability will be recruited and randomly assigned into the rigid tape group and the fibular tape group. Participants will perform functional mobility tests with and without the ankle taped. The functional tests are: figure-8 hopping test, lateral hopping test, star excursion balance test (SEBT), single-leg stance and stair decent test. Secondary outcome measures were self-efficacy and perception measure.
Statistics:
Two-way analysis of variance with repeated measures was used to determine the effects of intervention on each dependent variable. Model effects were group, time (pre, post), and their interaction. Post hoc pairwise comparisons between pre and post in each group, and independent t test between groups, were used to document the difference. The statistical significance was set at p less than 0.05.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •participants had to have sustained at least two ankle sprain from a sudden inversion trauma, at least one month prior, which resulted in pain and swelling over the lateral ligament and limping, and have at least moderate functional ankle instability
- •a score of <27 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT)
- •anterior drawer test: negative
- •talar tilt test: negative
排除标准
- •if they had sprained their ankle within two weeks of testing
- •had a neurological or vestibular disorder or were unable to understand the nature of the protocol and test instructions.
- •have received intervention for ankle instability
- •PI's research assistant -
研究组 & 干预措施
rigid tape group
干预措施: Rigid tape (Device)
fibular tape group
干预措施: Fibular tape (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Figure-8 hopping test
时间窗: Change from baseline at one hour
This test consists of hopping twice around a 5 m course on the test foot in a figure-8, as quickly as possible. The time taken for the participant to complete two circuits of the figure-8 was measured using a stopwatch, and the average of the two best times out of three attempts was recorded.
Star excursion balance test
时间窗: Change from baseline at one hour
This test examined the ability to balance on the affected leg while reaching in various directions with the other foot. Participants stood on the test foot at the central point, and using the other foot reached as far as possible in each of three of the 8 directions of the star excursion balance test (anterior, posterior and postero-medial, relative to the test foot). Only three directions were used due to redundancy among the eight directions. Participants made three attempts in each test direction with the average of the best two attempts for each direction recorded in centimetre
Lateral hopping test
时间窗: Change from baseline at one hour
participants were instructed to hop laterally 30 cm and back for a total of 10 repetitions. The total time was recorded with a handheld stopwatch to the nearest 0.01 second.
Single-leg stance test
时间窗: Change from baseline at one hour
Participants were instructed to balance on one leg for 30 s with their eyes closed, arms at their side, and the other foot touching the medial side of the supporting calf. If they lost their balance, participants were instructed to keep their eyes closed and attempt to re-establish their balance. The number of foot movements made by the stance foot during the 30 s was counted. A foot movement was counted if any of the following occurred: loss of contact with the ground by any part of the foot; a change in foot direction; or each instance when the contralateral foot touched the ground. The lowest total number of foot movements from three attempts was recorded.
Stair decent test
时间窗: Change from baseline at one hour
Participants were instructed to run down a flight of 11 stairs as quickly as possible, ensuring that they made contact with every step with one foot, and without using the handrail.The time taken from the first step to touchdown by both feet at the bottom of the flight of stairs was measured. The two best times out of three attempts was averaged.
次要结局
- Self-perception measure(Change from baseline at one hour)
- Self-efficacy questionnaire(Change from baseline at one hour)
研究者
Yea-Ru Yang
Professor
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University