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Effects of Ankle Support on Muscle Activation and Function

NCT01423513 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2016-03-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of ankle taping on improving muscle function and ankle motion in individuals who frequently twist (sprain) their ankle. It is thought that ankle taping may increase muscle function and ankle motion which would benefit individuals who frequently sprain their ankle.

Conditions

  • Ankle Sprain

Interventions

OTHER

Fibular Taping

Tape with be applied with tension.

OTHER

Sham Taping

Tape will be applied without tension

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    collaborator OTHER

  • Creighton University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-03-31
Primary Completion
2012-03-31
Completion
2012-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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