Balance problems in ankle and knee conditions
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with ankle sprains or knee pain stand and keep balance compared to healthy people. The goal is to understand the specific balance problems linked to each condition so that rehabilitation can be more targeted.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a recent ankle sprain (at least 3 months ago) or chronic knee pain, or you are a healthy volunteer with no leg problems.
- You can stand on your own without a cane, walker, or other support.
- You have not had any broken bones or surgery in your leg.
- You do not have nerve or balance disorders affecting posture, uncorrected vision problems, or inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
- You are not currently doing balance or strength training programs, and you are not taking medications that affect balance.
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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