Study on the Effect of Exercise Intervention Combined With Physical Therapy on Chronic Ankle Instability Symptoms
Condition: Chronic Ankle Instability,CA
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Purpose; Through experimental observation of exercise intervention (blood flow restriction
      training combined with low load ankle muscle strength training and balance training) combined
      with instrument tool therapy (Instrument Soft Tissue Release Technique, IASTM), the
      intervention effect on ankle function, strength, and joint range of motion of sports dance
      athletes with ankle instability was observed.

      Method; 45 subjects with unstable, restricted or uncomfortable ankle joints were selected as
      observation subjects and randomly divided into ankle blood flow restriction training combined
      with IASTM group (n=15), ankle blood flow restriction training alone (n=15), and traditional
      ankle strength training (n=15). The intervention lasted for 6 weeks, once a week. Cumberland
      ankle instability assessment, FAAM ankle function assessment score, and ankle range of motion
      measurement were performed at three time points before intervention, after the first
      intervention, and after 6 weeks of intervention for three groups. The ankle strength test was
      only compared and analyzed at two time points before and after intervention.
    


Intervention name(s): Exercise Intervention; Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; Tuinal
Intervention type(s): Behavioral; Behavioral; Behavioral
Intervention description(s): Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, also known as occlusion training or restricted blood flow training, involves applying external pressure to a limb using inflatable cuffs or elastic bands. This pressure partially restricts arterial blood flow while occluding venous blood flow in the pressured limb. The goal is to increase muscle strength and size by creating metabolic stress and promoting physiological adaptations, such as muscle hypertrophy, with lighter loads than traditional resistance training.; Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a therapeutic technique that involves the use of specially designed tools or instruments to apply controlled mechanical pressure to soft tissues in the body. These tools are typically made of stainless steel or other materials and have various shapes and edges. The primary aim of IASTM is to address musculoskeletal conditions by breaking down scar tissue, fascial restrictions, and adhesions in the soft tissues. Practitioners use the instruments to detect and treat areas of tissue dysfunction, promoting improved range of motion, reduced pain, and enhanced functional mobility.; Tuinal, also known as Tui Na or Chinese therapeutic massage, is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) healing technique that involves manual manipulation of the body's soft tissues, including muscles and tendons. It is a form of bodywork that aims to balance the flow of vital energy (Qi) within the body and promote overall well-being. Tuina techniques may include kneading, rolling, pressing, and brushing, and they are applied to specific acupressure points or along the body's meridians. Tuina is used to address various health concerns, alleviate pain, improve circulation, and enhance the body's natural healing processes, making it an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine.
Other intervention name(s): Blood Flow Restriction Training，BFRT; IASTM; massage
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: There is no specific relevant model to refer to for use.
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Chronic Ankle Instability,CAI; Blood Flow Restriction Training，BFRT; Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization，IASTM; Tuina Massage