CompletedNot Applicable

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

United States53 participantsStarted 2010-09

Plain-language 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 purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of five-toed socks on dynamic postural control in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * member of university community * All subjects will be physically active (at least 30 minutes of sustained exercise 3 times/week Exclusion Criteria: * 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

What they're measuring

The Primary Outcome Measurement for This Study Was to Determine Differences in Center of Pressure (COP) and Static Postural Control Patterns in Individuals With and Without CAI During the Single Limb Balance Test.

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01210612

SponsorUniversity of Toledo Health Science Campus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-09

Results submitted2012-08-21

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