Effect on Dynamic Postural Stability After Application of Cryotherapy to the Knee Joint

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study will determine the effect of cryotherapy applied to the knee joint on static and dynamic standing balance. It is hypothesized that there will be no change in dynamic postural stability after cryotherapy application.Twenty four individuals (age 18 to 30) participated in the study. They will be randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control group. Each participant, in the experimental group will be asked to perform star excursion balance test (SEBT) under two conditions, before and after the application of cryotherapy. The participants will receive ice pack wrapping of the knee for 10 minutes. The control group performed SEBT at room temperature in an interval of 10 minutes. The two group will be analysed and compared

Detailed Description
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The cooling procedure for the knee joint was initiated by using a cryopack or cold-pack. On completion of the initial SEBT, the participant lied supine and the investigator applied the cryotherapy for 10 minutes. After the 10 minute period of cryotherapy, the cryopack was removed, and the participants performed SEBT for the second time.

Official Title
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Effect on Dynamic Postural Stability After Application of Cryotherapy to the Knee Joint: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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Cryotherapy Effect, Balance; Disorder, Fluid

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Cryotherapy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Normal adult person. Aged between 18 to 30 year Both male and female were included in the study Exclusion Criteria: Adult having any visual impairment Adult having any vestibular impairment Adult suffering from any neurological disorders Adult suffering from other medical conditions, like- Vascular diseases Adult having any disorders or conditions like- Genu valgum, Genu varum, history of knee joint or lower limb injury, or lower limb fracture

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental Group<br>In the experimental group, the participants will be asked to perform star excursion balance test (SEBT) under two conditions, before and after the application of cryotherapy | Procedure: Cryotherapy<br>* The cooling procedure for the knee joint will be initiated by using a cryopack or cold-pack. On completion of the initial SEBT, the participant will lie supine and the investigator will apply the cryotherapy for 10 minutes. After the 10 minute period of cryotherapy, the cryopack will be removed, and the participants will perform SEBT for the second time.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control Group<br>In the control group, the participants will be asked asked to perform star excursion balance test (SEBT) under two conditions, before and after 10 minutes rest | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from Baseline Star Excursion Balance test at 10 minutes | Distance reach in 8 directions will be measured | Upto 10 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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balance, college students, star excursion balance test