Effects of Ankle Support on Muscle Activation and Function

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Ankle Sprain

In brief

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 taping may increase muscle function and ankle motion which would benefit individuals who frequently sprain their ankle.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01423513

Run by

Creighton University

People needed

26

Starts

2011-03-01

Expected to finish

2012-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-03-04

Who can join

Age: 16 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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°

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Creighton University — Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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