Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Lower Extremity Rotational Profile on Postural Control, Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity and Lower Extremity Function in Children With Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Lead Sponsor:

Bezmialem Vakif University

Conditions:

Joint Hypermobility

Femoral Anteversion

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-16 years

Brief Summary

Generalized joint hypermobility is when the range of motion in synovial joints exceeds its physiological limits. The aim of this investigation is to investigate the effect of lower extremity rotationa...

Detailed Description

Generalized joint hypermobility is characterized by an excessive range of motion in multiple joints without the presence of hereditary connective tissue disorders. Despite the clinical relevance of bi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for Group 1:
  • Being between 7-16 years old
  • Having a body mass index (BMI) within normal limits (18.5-24.9 kg/m2)
  • Beighton Score ≥ 5
  • Having a lower extremity rotational profile problem according to Staheli rotational profile assessment
  • Inclusion Criteria for Group 2:
  • Being between 7-16 years old
  • Having a BMI within normal limits (18.5-24.9 kg/m2)
  • Beighton Score ≥ 5
  • Having a normal lower extremity rotational profile problem according to Staheli rotational profile assessment
  • Inclusion Criteria for the Control Group;
  • Being between 7-16 years old
  • Having a BMI within normal limits (18.5-24.9 kg/m2)
  • Beighton Score \< 5
  • Having a normal lower extremity rotational profile problem according to Staheli rotational profile assessment
  • Exclusion criteria for all groups;
  • Having any neurological, rheumatic, musculoskeletal, metabolic and connective tissue disease
  • History of surgery related to the vertebral column and lower extremities
  • Having cognitive, mental and/or severe psychiatric illness
  • Participated in any exercise program or sportive activity in the last six months

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    July 1 2025

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    July 12 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    48 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06998563

    Start Date

    July 1 2025

    End Date

    July 12 2025

    Last Update

    July 15 2025

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    Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)