CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Effects of Balance Training and Taping in People With Functional Ankle Instability.

India30 participantsStarted 2023-09-21

Plain-language summary

Approximately 70% of all people who have had a simple ankle sprain tend to develop continuing instability and pain. Chronic ankle instability is the most common problem that impairs the patients' daily functions. This can lead to balance issues, chances of recurrent sprain and loss of function. * Therefore, the investigators are conducting this study to assess the immediate effects of balance exercises along with kinesio-taping on static balance, dynamic balance and joint position sense, and to also assess if this combination can be used as stopgap (quick-fix) to improve balance and proprioception before a session of sports activity in people involved in recreational sports. * During the study, the participants will receive a one-time application of ankle kinesio-taping followed by an hour of balance training exercises on different surfaces such as Dynair, Bosu, Foam pads, and Mini tramp. Joint position sense will be assessed using a digital inclinometer that is already available in the department. * The participants will be tested using certain physical tests to assess the static balance and dynamic balance using the Balance Error Scoring System tool and Star Excursion Balance Test respectively which they will perform before and 24 hours post training.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults between the age of 18 - 40 years with a history of at least 1 ankle sprain * Cumberland Ankle Instability Test score of ≤ 27 indicative of Functional Ankle instability * No episode of an ankle sprain in the past 3 months * No history of limb fracture in the past 6 months prior to study * Absence of vestibular disorders or concussion symptoms * No history of any neuromuscular disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Health issue that would interfere with participants safety during exercise * Participants with active malignancy, cellulitis, skin infection, or open wound. * Presence of common cold. * After Inclusion in study: * Participants excluded if they missed the 24 hours follow up.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Balance error scoring system (BESS)- for static balance

Timeframe: 24 hours from the recruitment

Star excursion balance test (SEBT)- for dynamic balance

Timeframe: 24 hours from recruitment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07132840

SponsorSt. John's Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-25

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