CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Backward Walking Versus Balance Training in Chronic Ankle Instability Patients

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2022-11-02

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of backward walking versus balance training in patients with chronic ankle instability. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there a difference between the effect of balance training and BW training on balance, ankle proprioception, risk of fall, and functional limitations in CAI patients?

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. All subjects will complete a questionnaire by self-report (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) to be characterized as having Functional Ankle Instability (FAI) ; All subjects' scores on CAIT will be less than 23 to be severely identified with FAI. Subjects will satisfy the following criteria:
✓. Having mechanical ankle instability on one ankle joint (will be identified by manual testing as talar tilt and anterior drawer test of the ankle to determine the integrity of ankle ligaments).
✓. Their age ranges from 18 to 35 years.
✓. Subjects with body mass index less than 30 kg/m2.
✓. Not undergoing any formal or informal rehabilitation of the unstable ankle.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Ankle joint swelling or any rheumatological disorders in both legs.
✕. Ankle surgery in either leg.
✕. Gross limitation in ankle range of motion in both legs.
✕. Any joint disease or bony fracture in the lower extremity.
✕. History of neurological disorder affecting the upper or lower extremities, vestibular dysfunction, or balance disorder.
✕. Receiving formal or informal rehabilitation of their unstable ankle for 3 months.

What they're measuring

Dynamic Balance Assessment

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Active repositioning accuracy of ankle joint

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Functional limitations

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05585385

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. All subjects will complete a questionnaire by self-report (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) to be characterized as having Functional Ankle Instability (FAI) ; All subjects' scores on CAIT will be less than 23 to be severely identified with FAI. Subjects will satisfy the following criteria:
✓. Having mechanical ankle instability on one ankle joint (will be identified by manual testing as talar tilt and anterior drawer test of the ankle to determine the integrity of ankle ligaments).
✓. Their age ranges from 18 to 35 years.
✓. Subjects with body mass index less than 30 kg/m2.
✓. Not undergoing any formal or informal rehabilitation of the unstable ankle.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Ankle joint swelling or any rheumatological disorders in both legs.
✕. Ankle surgery in either leg.
✕. Gross limitation in ankle range of motion in both legs.
✕. Any joint disease or bony fracture in the lower extremity.
✕. History of neurological disorder affecting the upper or lower extremities, vestibular dysfunction, or balance disorder.
✕. Receiving formal or informal rehabilitation of their unstable ankle for 3 months.