N/A N=53 Randomized Prevention

The Effect of Five-Toed Socks on Postural Control Among Active Individuals Who Have Chronic Ankle Instabilities

Ankle Sprain

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2024

Primary outcome: Primary: The Primary Outcome Measurement for This Study Was to Determine Differences in Center of Pressure (COP) and Static Postural Control Patterns in Individuals With and Without CAI During the Single Limb Balance Test. — 0.61; 0.55; 1.31; 1.26 COP-Velocity (cm/sec)

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Unilateral CAI (Device)
Age: Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Primary completion: Sep 2010

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY The Primary Outcome Measurement for This Study Was to Determine Differences in Center of Pressure (COP) and Static Postural Control Patterns in Individuals With and Without CAI During the Single Limb Balance Test.	0.61; 0.55; 1.31; 1.26	—
SECONDARY Reaching Distances	66.1; 71.4	—

Summary

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in sports. There is a unique style of socks that have become popular in Japan among athletes that could also improve postural control. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of five-toed socks on dynamic postural control in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

member of university community
All subjects will be physically active (at least 30 minutes of sustained exercise 3 times/week

Exclusion Criteria

history of: knee or hip musculoskeletal injury or surgery
history of: fracture or dislocation of the testing ankle or leg
neurological problems
vestibular disorders or concussions within the last 6 months

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