Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Central Florida
About this trial
This study uses a prospective cohort study design using a convenience sample to explore the sock's impact on various aspects of ankle function and overall stability. A secondary objective is measuring subjective changes in reported confidence levels in performing balance and stability exercises with and without sock
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Minimum of 18 years old or older
Able to perform the following actions with no pain or discomfort: sit-to-stand, jump, one leg stand
Must read, write, and speak sufficient English in order to complete subjective questionnaire
Disqualifiers
Had a previous foot or leg injury
Had a foot condition at the time of their participation in the study
Had feelings of instability at the ankle
Had an ankle injury within the past 12 months
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Stability Sock
DeviceUse of a stability sock
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: SockExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Grip Strength:
Grip strength will be measured using a hand dynamometer. Participants will sit in a chair with no armrests, feet flat on the floor, and squeeze the dynamometer with each hand while their forearm is positioned in a neutral position. Two trials will be conducted per hand, alternating hands with a 1-minute rest between each trial. The average of the two trials will be recorded. This assessment will take about 5 minutes.
Time frame
Immediately after intervention2
Single Leg Stance
This test measures static balance. Participants will be asked to stand on one leg, starting with the right leg. Timing will start when the participant lifts one foot off the ground and will stop when balance is lost or the foot touches the ground again. Each leg will be tested, and the average time from two trials will be recorded. This assessment will take about 5 minutes.
Time frame
Immediately after intervention3
Y-Balance Test (YBT)
The YBT will be used to measure dynamic balance. Participants will stand on one leg and use the other leg to push a reach indicator in three different directions (anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral). Six practice trials will be done, followed by three measured trials per leg. The distances reached will be recorded, and the average of the last three trials of each leg will be taken This assessment will take about 8 minutes.
Time frame
Immediately after intervention4
Functional Reach Standing
Participants will stand with their arm extended at 90 degrees and reach as far forward as possible without stepping. The distance reached will be measured and recorded using a yardstick. This test measures postural control and stability. This assessment will take about 2 minutes.
Time frame
Immediately after interventionSponsors and contacts
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