Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with a high incidence among physically active individuals. acute ankle sprains associated with the development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) which has been found to affect the whole lower quarter kinetic chain. This chronicity decrease the physical activity level and quality of life, All these consequences cost the patients physically, emotionally, socially and financially. Purpose: To investigate the effect of corrected pelvic torsion using rigid taping on gait parameters and balance in patients with unilateral CAI associated with pelvic torsion.
Background: Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with a high incidence among physically active individuals. acute ankle sprains associated with the development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) which has been found to affect the whole lower quarter kinetic chain. This chronicity decrease the physical activity level and quality of life, All these consequences cost the patients physically, emotionally, socially and financially. Purpose: To investigate the effect of corrected pelvic torsion using rigid taping on gait parameters and balance in patients with unilateral CAI associated with pelvic torsion. Materials and Methods: 22 subjects from both genders were assessed for the presence of unilateral CAI associated with pelvic torsion , gait and balance were assessed using teckscan walkway assessment system and biodex balance system then rigid tape applied to the anteriorly tilted innominate then gait and balance reassessed again immediately after taping ,after one week and after two weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
22
Rigid taping used to correct pelvic torsion in patients with CAI
Faculty of physical therapy, mti university
Cairo, El Mokkatem, Egypt
Overall Stability Index measured by Biodex Balance System
Change in overall stability index using the Biodex Balance System
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention(Day 1), one week post-intervention(week 1), two weeks post-intervention(week 2)
Anterior/Posterior Stability Index measured by Biodex Balance System
Change in anterior/posterior stability index using the Biodex Balance System
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post intervention.
Medial/Lateral Stability Index measured by Biodex Balance System
Change in medial/lateral stability index using the Biodex Balance System
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post intervention.
Maximum peak plantar pressure assessed using Tekscan walkway system.
Maximum peak pressure(N/cm²) during walking as measured using the Tekscan walkway system. This represents the highest pressure recorded under the foot during gait.
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post-intervention.
Walking Velocity
Average walking speed (m/s) during gait assessment using the Tekscan walkway system. Calculated as distance traveled divided by time taken.
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post-intervention
Cadence
Number of steps taken per minute (steps/min) during walking assessment using the Tekscan walkway system.
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention(Day 1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post- intervention.
Step length
Average distance(m) between successive heel contacts of opposite feet during walking, measured using the Tekscan walkway system.
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Day1), 1 week post-intervention, 2 weeks post-intervention.
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