CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of University Level Volleyball Players in Terms of Ankle Functions and Postural Control Variables

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2022-08-25

Plain-language summary

In this study, it is aimed to evaluate different ankle functions and postural control variables in university level volleyball players and students with stable ankles and to examine the results obtained. In this way, we aim to contribute to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation literature and clinical studies of physiotherapists who are interested in athlete health. The hypothesis set in this study is: H0: There is no difference between ankle functions and postural control variables of volleyball players and healthy controls. H1: There is a difference between ankle functions and postural control variables of volleyball players and healthy controls.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender, * Being between the ages of 18-25, * Having a score of ≥24 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Questionnaire, * Volunteering for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neuromuscular system disease, * Presence of vestibular or visual problems, * Presence of acute or chronic pain, * An ankle injury in the last year, * For the control group, regular participation in sports activities or physical activity for more than 150 minutes, 5 days a week.

What they're measuring

Postural control

Timeframe: Baseline

Ankle Joint Range of Motion

Timeframe: Baseline

Ankle Joint Proprioception

Timeframe: Baseline

Vibration Sense

Timeframe: Baseline

Ankle Joint Muscle Strength

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05416801

SponsorIstanbul Gelisim University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-24

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