Status:
COMPLETED
Assessment of Torso Musculature and Hamstring Flexibility in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-35 years
Brief 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 ins...
Detailed Description
Ankle sprains are extremely common in public as well as in sports. Most people with acute ankle sprains respond well to conservative treatment , but many may experience chronic ankle pain and instabil...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria was based on the standard criteria outlined by the International Ankle Consortium (Gribble et al., 2014).
- 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
- Subjects were excluded if they have any of the following criteria:( Gribble et al., 2014).
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 2 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
58 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06925191
Start Date
November 2 2024
End Date
March 15 2025
Last Update
April 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt