Status:
WITHDRAWN
The Effect of Balance Training on Unloading Reaction in Individuals With Functional Ankle Instability
Lead Sponsor:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Conditions:
Ankle Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a balance training intervention on the change in hyper-reactivity to unloading reaction, ankle joint laxity, ankle joint proprioception and evertor ...
Detailed Description
Conflicting results have been reported regarding the effect of ankle sprain on the proprioceptive sensation of the ankle, peroneal muscle strength and ankle joint laxity in the past research studies r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged from 18 to 45 years
- unilateral functional ankle instability (grade II or III)
- at least four weeks after acute lateral ankle sprain
- ongoing symptom of ankle "giving way" episode during functional activities
- active in exercise at least 2 hour per week
- seeking medical treatment for ankle symptoms
- being able to complete the test and training tasks.
Exclusion
- severe ankle pain and swelling
- ankle surgery in either leg
- gross limitation in ankle range of motion
- lower extremity injury other than lateral ankle sprain in past 12 weeks, (5) current enrollment in formal rehabilitation program
- history of insulin-dependent diabetes
- any systemic disease that might interfere with sensory input or muscle function of the lower extremity
- any joint disease or bony fracture in the lower extremity
- any previous experience of intolerance to electrical stimulation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00703456
Start Date
June 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
April 19 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160