CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Balance Training on Neuromuscular Control in Subjects With CAI

60 participantsStarted 2016-09-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is evaluate the effect of uni-axial versus multidirectional balance training on muscle reaction time in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Muscle reaction time is measured on a trapdoor simulating an inversion sprain before and after a 6 week lasting balance training protocol.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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According to the consensus statement of the International Ankle Consortium Inclusion Criteria: * History of an ankle sprain * Repetitive ankle sprains AND feelings of instability AND giving way * Ankle functionality is documented (not as inclusion criteria) Exclusion Criteria: * Fracture * Surgery * equilibrium disorder

What they're measuring

muscle reaction time

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03439930

SponsorUniversity Ghent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-31

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