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The effect of hip muscle strengthening on postural control in subjects with functional ankle instability

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Recurrent ankle sprain.
Registration Number
IRCT20211113053047N1
Lead Sponsor
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18 and 45 years
Unilateral functional instability of the ankle. At least one sprain in a recent year and a feeling of frequent giving way
Conscious and informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Existence of mechanical functional instability in the affected ankle by performing anterior drawer test and talar displacement
History of fracture, dislocation and structural abnormality in the lower limb
Ankle injury in the last three months
History of severe low back pain in the last six months
History of dizziness and fainting
History of head trauma
History of numbness and tingling in the lower extremities
Take painkillers, sedatives and alcohol 48 hours before the test

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall, anterior-posterior and medial-lateral dynamic instability index (two legs and one leg). Timepoint: Dynamic index measurement before the start of the study and 4 weeks after the start of training. Method of measurement: Biodex SD balance system (Balance System SD 950-304 Model SW45-30D-E6N, Biodex Medical System, Inc., New York, USA).;Overall, anterior-posterior and medial-lateral static instability index (two legs and one leg). Timepoint: Static index measurement before the start of the study and 4 weeks after the start of training. Method of measurement: Biodex SD balance system (Balance System SD 950-304 Model SW45-30D-E6N, Biodex Medical System, Inc., New York, USA).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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