Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Ankle Support on Muscle Activation and Function
Lead Sponsor:
Creighton University
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Physical Therapy Association
Conditions:
Ankle Sprain
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of ankle taping on improving muscle function and ankle motion in individuals who frequently twist (sprain) their ankle. It is thought that ankle tap...
Detailed Description
Previous research has demonstrated improved dynamic balance following the application of fibular taping. The effects of fibular taping on ankle dorsiflexion ROM and muscle activation in individuals wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 16-45 years
- History of one or more ankle sprains
- Scoring at least an 85% on the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Sport or at least 3 on the Modified Ankle Instability Instrument (AII).
- At least 5° ankle dorsiflexion asymmetry compared to the contralateral limb OR ankle dorsiflexion ROM less than 21°
Exclusion
- Lower extremity injury or surgery within the past 6 months (including lateral ankle sprain)
- Diagnosed ankle osteoarthritis
- History of ankle surgery that involves intra-articular fixation
- Potential for current pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01423513
Start Date
March 1 2011
End Date
March 1 2012
Last Update
March 4 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68178