Effect of Neuromuscular Training vs Strength Training in Chronic Ankle Instability
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries
- Sponsor
- DAVID CRUZ DÍAZ
- Enrollment
- 67
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Self-reported instability
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Chronic ankle instability is a complex condition. Limited mobility, perceived instability, and recurrent ankle sprains are common characteristics that reduce the quality of life in subjects who suffer chronic ankle instability. Neuromuscular training and strength training has been recommended in chronic ankle instability management interventions. However, there are contradictory findings on results when comparing neuromuscular training, strength training, and control group.
Detailed Description
Participants were randomly assigned to the neuromuscular training group, strength training group, and control group with no intervention if participants met the inclusion criteria. Neuromuscular training group. It consisted of a multi-station training with 6 exercises, increasing the difficulty progressively as the participants controlled the execution. The exercises were all performed barefoot and with the injured foot. These were a combination of standing and jumping exercises involving the injured ankle. A strength training group was performed with resistance bands. The band was fastened to the unaffected ankle, while the participant was told to perform front and back pulls, as well as adduction and abduction movements with the affected ankle. Participants were told to control the ankle movement and to make it slow. Control group received no intervention.
Investigators
DAVID CRUZ DÍAZ
Principal Investigator
University of Jaén
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Self-reported instability
Time Frame: From baseline to eight weeks
To determine the presence and severity of chronic ankle instability, participants completed the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool, a valid and reliable instrument for measuring the severity of ankle instability. The Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool is a 9-item subjective questionnaire with a range score from 0 (severe instability) to 30 (normal stability)
Secondary Outcomes
- Ankle range of motion(From baseline to eight weeks)
- Functional status(From baseline to eight weeks)
- Dynamic balance(From baseline to eight weeks)