The Effect of Neuromuscular and Vestibulo-Ocular Training on Balance,Isokinetic Strength and Proprioception in Chronic Ankle Instability
Condition: Chronic Ankle Instability
MeSH terms: Joint Instability
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The aim of the study is to compare the effects of neromuscular exercise combined with
      vestibulo-ocular reflex training on balance,isokinetic muscle strength and proprioception in
      subjects with ankle instability.The aim of the study is to compare the effects of
      neromuscular exercise combined with vestibulo-ocular reflex training on balance and
      isokinetic muscle strength in subjects with ankle instability.

      Hypotheses of the study; H0: Vestibulo-ocular reflex training protocol, which is given in
      addition to the neuromuscular exercise program, has an effect on isokinetic ankle muscle
      strength and balance in individuals with ankle instability.

      H1: Vestibulo-ocular reflex training protocol, which is given in addition to the
      neuromuscular exercise program, has no effect on isokinetic ankle muscle strength and balance
      in individuals with ankle instability.
    

Detailed description: 
      The aim of the study is to compare the effects of neromuscular exercise combined with
      vestibulo-ocular reflex training on balance,isokinetic muscle strength and proprioception in
      subjects with ankle instability. This study was conducted in Sportomed Athlete Health and
      Orthopedic Rehabilitation clinic in February 2020, September 2022.A total of 20 participants
      aged 18-30 were included in the study on a voluntary basis..Participants were randomly
      seperated to 2 groups. Demographic information and informed consent forms were filled into
      all subjects who volunteered to participate in the study and in accordance with the research
      criteria. After the evaluation, the subjects in the first group were included in the
      vestibulo-ocular exercise program in addition to the neuromuscular exercise programs with the
      same physiotherapist. Subjects in the second group were included in neuromuscular training
      programs. The trainings were applied three days a week for four weeks and each training
      session lasted approximately 60 minutes. Functional limitations of the participants before
      and after the treatment were evaluated with the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Daily Living
      Subscale (FAAM-ADL) and Sports Subscale (FAAM-S). Dynamic balance evaluation with star
      excursion balance test, proprioception evaluation by measuring joint position sense with
      goniometer, and ankle evertor and inverter concentric muscle strength were evaluated using
      isokinetic dynamometer at angular velocities of 60/s, 120/s and 180/s, and the results were
      recorded.
    

Intervention name(s): exercise
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): neuromuscular and vestibulo-ocular training
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: ankle instability, balance, neuromuscular,vestibulo-ocular