Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Rigid Tapping on Chronic Functional Ankle Instability in Basketball Players
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Ankle Inversion Sprain
Eligibility:
MALE
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims rigid tapping on chronic functional ankle instability in professional basketball players.
Detailed Description
Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are common injuries in sports and physical activities, with up to 40% of individuals experiencing a first-time LAS developing chronic ankle instability (CAI). LASs predomi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Basketball players with age range from 18-40 years old.
- Body mass index (BMI) range from 18-25 H/m2.
- Participants had episodes of subjective sensation of instability in the last six months.
- Participants have at least moderate ankle instability, defined as a score of \<25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT).
Exclusion
- Participants had a history of surgery or fractures in the ankle joints.
- Participants had a neurological or vestibular disorder.
- Participants were unable to understand the nature of the protocol and test instructions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 12 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06024070
Start Date
October 12 2022
End Date
August 1 2023
Last Update
January 17 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of physical therapy
Giza, Egypt, 12613