External Versus Internal Feedback in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Inversion Sprain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ankle Injuries
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Characterized as having chronic ankle instability (CAI) by reporting a history of recurrent ankle sprains, with the first sprain occurring longer than 12 months ago. Participants will have lingering symptoms, and disability, but have not actively sought treatment for their CAI.
- All participants will be physically active: Participating in some form of physical activity for at least 20 min per day, three times per week.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Currently seeking medical care for CAI
- History of ankle surgery
- History of ankle sprain within the past 6 weeks
- History of other musculoskeletal injuries within the past 6 weeks
- Current/previous self-reported disability due to lower extremity pathology that may adversely affect neuromuscular function
Sites / Locations
- UNC CharlotteRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
ExFOCUS Visual
ExFOCUS Auditory
InFOCUS Visual
NoFeedback
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 4-weeks of impairment-based rehabilitation that incorporates ankle range of motion, ankle strength, balance, and functional activity exercises. For the balance and functional activity exercises, participants will use traditional instability tools and will receive external focus of attention visual feedback.
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 4-weeks of impairment-based rehabilitation that incorporates ankle range of motion, ankle strength, balance, and functional activity exercises. For the balance and functional activity exercises, participants will use traditional instability tools and will receive auditory feedback.
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 4-weeks of impairment-based rehabilitation that incorporates ankle range of motion, ankle strength, balance, and functional activity exercises. For the balance and functional activity exercises, participants will use traditional instability tools and will receive internal focus of attention visual feedback via video.
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 4-weeks of impairment-based rehabilitation that incorporates ankle range of motion, ankle strength, balance, and functional activity exercises. For the balance and functional activity exercises, participants will use traditional instability tools and receive no feedback.