The Effect of Balance Training Following STARS on Postural Control

Summary

Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is defined as the symptoms continuing 12 months after the first sprain and the functional and/or mechanical instability reported by the individual. The number of researches that include a combined treatment approach that will affect both sensory and motor components in rehabilitation strategies applied for CAI is limited.

The aim of this study is to isolated sensory, isolated motor and combined targeted approaches for the treatment of chronic ankle instability (CAI); to compare the effects on postural control, range of motion, function and kinesiophobia and to contribute to an effective approach related to the applicability of Sensory-Targeted Ankle Rehabilitation Strategies in the treatment of CAI.

Conditions

• Kinesiophobia
• Ankle Sprains
• Sensory Deficit
• Ankle Instability
• Functional Performance

Interventions

OTHER

Exercise

The training will be given for 6 weeks, 3 times a week for 20 minutes. This phased balance training program is based on the participant's ability to maintain a single limb posture while performing balance activities. The program includes: 1) hop to stabilization, 2) hop to stabilization and reach, 3) hop to stabilization box drill, 4) progressive single-limb stance balance activities with eyes open, and 5) progressive single-limb stance activities with eyes closed. Participants will be followed up with a physiotherapist and will be able to proceed to the next stage of the test after completing the previous level without errors.

OTHER

STARS (Sensory-Targeted Ankle Rehabilitation Strategies)

STARS includes; joint mobilization, plantar massage and triceps surae stretching. The training will be given for 6 weeks, 3 times a week for 5 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University

  collaborator OTHER

• Bahçeşehir University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Pelin Pişirici, PhD, PT · Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

• Serkan Uzlaşır, PhD, PT · Nevsehir Haci Bektas Unıversity, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Coaching Education

• Aynur Merve Zümre, PT · Bahçeşehir University, Graduate Education Institute, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Program

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

25 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-11-01

Primary Completion

2023-01-01

Completion

2023-01-30

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations