Blood Flow Restriction and Proprioception Training on Ankle Joint Sensations
ConditionLateral Ankle Sprain
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-30
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
Thirty-four participants with grade I and II recurrent ankle sprain, were referred from orthopaedic physician. Their ages ranged from 20 to 30 years old. All participants will be divided randomly into two groups A, B. Seventeen participants per group. Participant selected from both sexes, with body mass index between 18 and 24.9 Kg/m², with self-reported history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain (LAS) greater than 12 months prior to testing and recurring ankle sprains, ankle "giving way" and/or "feelings of instability". Participants with previous surgery or fracture and with any adverse effects to blood occlusion will be excluded.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participants will be selected from both sexes.
Participants BMI will be between 18 and 24.9 (Kg/m²).
Dominant or non-dominant lower limb .
Grade I, and II recurrent ankle sprain patients .
Disqualifiers
A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (ie, bones, joint structures, nerves) in either limb of the lower extremity.
A history of a fracture in either limb of the lower extremity requiring realignment .
Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months, which impacted joint integrity and function (ie, sprains, fractures) resulting in interruption of desired physical activity .
Hip joint or, Knee joint replacement .
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- conventional physical therapy
- Low load blood flow restriction
- proprioception training
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov