Balance test for ankle and knee problems
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares how well people with an old ankle sprain, kneecap pain, and healthy individuals can keep their balance in different directions. If you have ongoing ankle or knee problems, joining could help researchers understand how these injuries affect stability.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be able to stand on your own without help or a walker.
- You have either an ankle sprain that happened more than 3 months ago and still bothers you, or you have kneecap pain that gets worse with stairs or sitting.
- You have not had any surgery on your leg, foot, or ankle.
- You do not have a condition that affects your balance (like Parkinson's or inner ear problems) or uncorrected vision problems.
- You are not currently doing special balance or stability training programs.
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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