Effects of Balance Training on Corticospinal Excitability in People With Chronic Ankle Instability
Ankle Injuries
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ankle Injuries
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Between 18 to 40 years old A previous history of a significant ankle sprain that caused pain and swelling (initial ankle sprain is required to occur at least 12 months prior to study enrollment; the most recent ankle sprain must occur at least 3 months prior to study enrollment) At least two recurrent episodes of "giving way," "feeling of instability," or repeated ankle sprains in the six months before the study enrollment Scored ≥5 on the Ankle Instability Instrument (AII), >10 on the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI), and <24 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT). Exclusion Criteria: Participants should not have any kind of neurological, vestibular, respiratory, or heart disorders, previous surgery, smoke or history of illicit drug use, or be pregnant. history of heart disease history of stroke cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator history of migraines or severe headaches history of cancer in brain or leg muscles diagnosed psychiatric disorder intracranial metallic clips currently pregnant or breastfeeding taking pain relieving, neuroinhibitory, or stimulating medication within 7 days prior to testing metal implants anywhere in the head, neck, or shoulders (excluding dental work) personal or familial history of seizures or epilepsy ocular foreign objects or cochlear implants implanted brain stimulators aneurysm clips implanted medication pump intra- cardiac lines history of or is currently abusing illicit drugs or alcohol or is currently withdrawing from any substance history of serious head injury or increased intracranial pressure that would keep participants from participating in this study. smokers diagnosed with a neurologic disorder (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke) cognitive status that does not allow the individual to consistently comprehend and repeat back directions regarding the details of the study diabetes fibromyalgia peripheral neuropathy (i.e., numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in the hands or feet) history of acute head or lower extremity injury within 3 months prior to testing any history of lower extremity fracture or surgery currently using any of the following types of medications: Pain relief medications: common examples include Aspirin, Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Morphine, Tramadol (Ultram), Oxycodone (Percocet), Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Neuroinhibitory medications: common examples include Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam (Valium), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Baclofen (Lioresal), o These medications are commonly used to treat anxiety and seizures. Stimulating medications: common examples include Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Amphetamine (Adderall), Caffeine o These medications are commonly used to treat ADD and narcolepsy. Tricyclic antidepressants: common examples include Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Desipramine (Norpramin), Doxepin, Imipramine (Tofranil), Nortriptyline (Pamelor), Protriptyline (Vivactil), Trimipramine (Surmontil) o These medications are commonly used to treat depression, agoraphobia with panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, chronic pain, and migraine headaches. Neuroleptic (antipsychotic) medications: common examples include Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Loxapine (Loxitane), Clozapine (Clozaril) o These medications are commonly used to treat psychoses and schizophrenia.
Sites / Locations
- Center for Brain Research and RehabilitationRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Balance Training
Control