Clinical trial NCT06491277: The Effect of Ankle Floss Band on Football Players
Official title: The Effect of Ankle Floss Band Application on Balance, Proprioception and Performance
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Ankle Instability
Keywords: physical Functional performance
Floosband
Bandage
Lead sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-07-09
Enrollment: 36
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: CROSSOVER
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: There is no study in the literature investigating the effects of ankle stimulation with the flossband soft tissue technique on balance and proprioception. The impact of flossband use on flexibility and static and dynamic balance in the lower extremities requires further research. It is likely that flossband, which has been found to enhance sports performance, also affects balance, proprioception, and performance. More research is needed to evaluate the benefits of flossband use on body movements and motor control. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of flossband on balance, proprioception, and performance, given its known impact on sports performance.

Detailed description: Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of exercises with flossband on balance, proprioception, and physical performance in the ankle.

Materials and Methods: Thirty-six football players were included in the study. As this was a serial group design the same football players were included in both the study group and the control group. There was a 72-hour break between the interventions for the study group and the control group. The study began with the study group. The study group received Flossband application while the control group received foam roller bandage application. The same exercises were conducted alongside both interventions. Measurements were taken before and after the interventions and exercises. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion was evaluated using the weight-bearing lunge test, static balance using a smartphone application, dynamic balance using the Y-balance test, and proprioception using the joint position sense test. Additionally, the hop test was used to assess jumping performance.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 18 and 25 years old.
* Engaged in regular football training for at least 3 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of fractures and surgeries in the lower extremities.
* Diagnosed with other ankle and lower extremity problems.
* Presence of pain in the ankle and lower extremities.
* Systemic conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and embolism.
* Experience of pain during any measurement.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Weight Bearing Lunge Test
timeFrame: 3 days
measure: Static Balance Assesment
timeFrame: 3 days
measure: Dynamic Balance Test
timeFrame: 3 days
measure: Proprioseptive Evaluation
timeFrame: 3 days.
measure: Triple Hop Test
timeFrame: 3 days
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Antalya
country: Turkey
facility: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity
state: Alanya
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