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

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

53 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-09-30

Study Completion Date

2010-12-31

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in sports. Ankle braces and orthotic insoles also have been shown to influence the neuromuscular control system by enhancing the proprioceptive and cutaneous afferent inputs to the central nerve system; thereby improving postural control. There is a unique style of socks that have become popular in Japan among athletes that could also improve postural control by enhancing cutaneous afferent inputs from the plantar surface of the foot and toes. 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.

Conditions

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Ankle Sprain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Without Unilateral CAI

Individuals with no history of chronic ankle instability (CAI)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Unilateral CAI

Intervention Type DEVICE

five-toed socks usage

With Unilateral CAI

Individuals with a history of chronic ankle instability (CAI) that is affecting only one limb

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Unilateral CAI

Intervention Type DEVICE

five-toed socks usage

Interventions

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Unilateral CAI

five-toed socks usage

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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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

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes