Ankle Instability and Pelvic Structure in Male Athletes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares the pelvis shape and alignment between male football players with chronic ankle instability (recurring ankle weakness and 'giving way') and those with healthy ankles. The goal is to understand whether long-term ankle problems affect how the pelvis sits and moves, which could help explain injury patterns in athletes.
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Who can take part
- You are a male football player aged 18–35 years old
- You have a documented lateral ankle sprain (a sprain on the outside of the ankle) that happened at least 12 months ago and initially caused you to restrict weight-bearing for at least one day
- You have experienced at least 2 episodes of your ankle 'giving way' in the 6–12 months before joining the study
- Your most recent ankle injury was more than 3 months ago
- You feel your injured ankle is chronically weaker or less functional than the other side since before your first sprain
- You score below 24 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (a questionnaire about ankle symptoms) or you have no history of ankle sprains at all
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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