Predicting balance problems in long-term ankle instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether simple X-ray or physical measurements can predict balance problems in people with chronic ankle instability. If you often feel your ankle gives way, joining could help researchers find better ways to identify who needs extra balance training.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have had at least one serious ankle sprain (on one side) that kept you from walking without crutches, and that first sprain was more than 12 months ago.
- You have had repeated ankle sprains, with your most recent one at least 3 months ago.
- You have felt your ankle give way or feel unstable at least two times in the last 6 months.
- You have some ankle pain during intense activity.
- You have not had surgery or a significant injury to your spine or legs (other than ankle sprains), no nerve or balance problems, no recent formal ankle rehab, and no concussion or lower back pain in the last 6 months.
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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