Blood flow restriction and balance training for ankle sprain recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study is testing two types of training—blood flow restriction (using a cuff to partially reduce blood flow) and balance/position sense exercises—to help people with repeated ankle sprains regain stronger ankle control and better joint awareness. It may help you feel more stable and avoid future sprains.
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Who can take part
- You have had at least one significant ankle sprain more than 12 months ago.
- You still have repeated ankle sprains or episodes where your ankle feels unstable or 'gives way'.
- You are between 18 and 25 on the BMI scale (normal weight range).
- You have not had surgery on the bones, joints, or nerves in your legs or feet.
- You have not had a fracture in your legs or feet that needed realignment.
- You do not have health conditions like diabetes, severe high blood pressure, poor circulation, kidney problems, or sickle cell disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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