CompletedNot Applicable

Assessment of Torso Musculature and Hamstring Flexibility in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability

Egypt58 participantsStarted 2024-11-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess torso musculature in terms of static and dynamic core muscle endurance tests and hamstring flexibility in non-athletic patients with unilateral chronic ankle instability.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Their ages range from 20- 35 years old including both genders (male \& female).
✓. Their BMI was 18.5- 30 kg/m2.
✓. A history of the previously injured ankle joint "giving way," and/or recurrent sprain, and/or "feelings of instability."
✓. Report episodes of giving way and sense of instability of the affected ankle
✓. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) patient scores \< 24.

Exclusion criteria

✕. A history of previous surgeries on the musculoskeletal structures (i.e., bones, joint structures, nerves) in either lower extremity.
✕. A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment.
✕. Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months that impacted joint integrity and function (i.e., sprains, fractures), resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity.
✕. Any patient received physical therapy treatment or medical treatment (NSAID)in the last 2weeks Before enrollment in the study.
✕. Any patients suffered from low back pain, lumbar disorder and Sacro iliac joint pain.

What they're measuring

90-90Active knee extension test

Timeframe: 1 session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06925191

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-27

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