Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Five-Toed Socks on Postural Control Among Active Individuals Who Have Chronic Ankle Instabilities

Lead Sponsor:

University of Toledo Health Science Campus

Conditions:

Ankle Sprain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in sports. There is a unique style of socks that have become popular in Japan among athletes that could also improve postural control. The...

Detailed Description

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in sports. Ankle braces and orthotic insoles also have been shown to influence the neuromuscular control system by enhancing the proprioce...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • member of university community
  • All subjects will be physically active (at least 30 minutes of sustained exercise 3 times/week

Exclusion

  • history of: knee or hip musculoskeletal injury or surgery
  • history of: fracture or dislocation of the testing ankle or leg
  • neurological problems
  • vestibular disorders or concussions within the last 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

53 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01210612

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2010

Last Update

August 13 2024

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614