Comparing resistance training with and without plyometric exercises for athletes with chronic ankle instability
Comparison of Resistance Training With and Without Plyometric Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, Dynamic Balance and Strength Among Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability.
This study is testing whether adding jump exercises to regular strength training can help athletes with chronic ankle instability recover better than just strength training alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06552533 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of resistance training alone versus resistance training combined with plyometric exercises in athletes suffering from chronic ankle instability. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving only resistance training and the other receiving both resistance and plyometric training. The study will assess changes in ankle stability and function using various clinical tests and questionnaires over an 8-week period. Data will be collected and analyzed to determine the impact of each intervention on recovery and performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are athletes with a history of significant ankle sprains and ongoing symptoms of instability.
Not a fit: Patients who have had recent lower extremity injuries or surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation protocols for athletes with chronic ankle instability, enhancing their recovery and performance.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar training approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A history of at least 1 substantial ankle sprain with associated inflammatory symptoms and at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity, multiple episodes of the ankle "giving way," recurrent sprain, and "feelings of instability" in the 6 months before the study. Patients scoring the FAAM, there should be two scores, less than the ADL subscale and the Sports subscale, 20/21 items and 7/8 items must be completed, respectively * If both ankles qualified, the ankle with the highest score (i.e. the most severely affected ankle) was considered the involved limb. Exclusion Criteria: * Volunteers were excluded if they had sustained an acute lower extremity injury in the 3 months before the study * Having participated in formal rehabilitation in the 3 months before the study * Having a history of lower extremity surgery or fracture that required alignment in the involved limb * Having any diagnosed neurologic dysfunction, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, or head injury.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Sehat Medical Complex, Pakistan sports board complex — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT
- Email: atif.javed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +92 3317491071
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.