A randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a 4-week ankle rehabilitation program on high school athletes with chronic ankle instability.
A randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a three different 4-week ankle rehabilitation programs on high school athletes with chronic ankle instability. We will use questionnaires to assess subjective level of function and clinical measures to assess clinical functionality via static and functional balance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
43
Resistance Band - uses a tension band to provide resistance during ankle motion
Biomechanical Ankle Platform System Board Group - uses different levels of half spheres to increase the amount of motion allowed at the ankle.
Combination Group - includes both the resistance band and Biomechanical Ankle Platform System programs.
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Lovett School
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Westminister Schools
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Woodward Academy
College Park, Georgia, United States
Static Balance Assessments
Static Balance Clinical Tests
Time frame: 4 weeks
Functional Balance Assessments
Functional Balance Clinical Tests
Time frame: 4 weeks
Patient Self-reported Outcomes
Subjective Patient Reported Outcome Questionnaires
Time frame: 4 to 12 weeks
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Decatur High School
Decatur, Georgia, United States
The Walker School
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Walton High School
Marietta, Georgia, United States