Foot Intensive Rehabilitation With Perturbation Based Training in Ankle Sprain Patients

Summary

To determine the foot-intensive rehabilitation with and without perturbation-based training on pain reduction, range of motion improvement, balance enhancement, and functional instability in patients recovering from ankle sprains NULL HYPOTHESIS There will be no significant difference in the effectiveness of foot-intensive rehabilitation with perturbation-based training compared to foot-intensive rehabilitation alone in reducing pain, improving range of motion, enhancing balance, or reducing functional instability among patients recovering from ankle sprains.

ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS There will be a significant difference in pain reduction, range of motion improvement, balance enhancement, and reduction in functional instability between patients undergoing foot- intensive rehabilitation with perturbation-based training compared to those undergoing foot-intensive rehabilitation.

Study Design:

It will be a Randomized Clinical Trial

Study Population:

Ankle Sprain Both groups will undergo the assigned interventions for the duration of 6 weeks under the supervision of trained physical therapists or healthcare professionals. The interventions will aim to address pain reduction, range of motion improvement, balance enhancement, and reduction in functional instability among participants recovering from ankle sprains.

Conditions

• Ankle Sprain

Interventions

OTHER

Foot-Intensive Rehabilitation

Foot-Intensive Rehabilitation This program will typically include: * Therapeutic Exercises: Range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises for foot and ankle muscles, proprioceptive training, and flexibility exercises tailored to individual needs. * Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques performed by a physical therapist or trained personnel to address soft tissue restrictions, joint mobilization, and mayofascial release. * Modalities: Use of modalities like ice, heat, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation for pain relief and enhancing tissue healing. * Functional Training: Specific drills and activities mimicking daily tasks or sports- related movements to improve functional capacity.

OTHER

Foot-Intensive Rehabilitation + Perturbation-Based Training

In addition to the foot-intensive rehabilitation program, participants in experimental group will undergo perturbation-based training sessions: * Balance Challenges: Engaging in exercises on unstable surfaces (e.g., balance boards, foam pads) or using devices inducing controlled instability to challenge balance and neuro- muscular control. * Dynamic Movements: Performing controlled perturbations or sudden movements to elicit adaptive responses and improve reactive balance strategies. * Progression: Gradual progression of difficulty and complexity in perturbation-based exercises based on individual tolerance and improvement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Lahore

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Sana Akram, MSOMPT · University of Lahore

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

35 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-12-27

Primary Completion

2026-03-12

Completion

2026-04-27

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations