Date of Completion
6-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Home-based Dynamic Balance Exercise, Chronic Ankle Instability, Sedentary Individuals, Ankle Stability, Functional Ability, Telerehabilitation
Abstract
Many literature have supported that dynamic balance exercise is effective among active individuals with chronic ankle instability. However, there is a paucity of evidence whether it is effective among sedentary individuals with chronic ankle instability. This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial and the participants were 15 sedentary individuals with CAI who were randomly assigned to either experimental or control group. The intervention consisted of a four (4) week home-based balance training program through telerehabilitation, thrice a week, 60 minutes each day. Both groups performed specific dynamic balance exercises consisted of: (1) single-limb hops to stabilization; (2) hop to stabilization reach; (3) unanticipated hop to stabilization; and (4) single-limb activities with eyes closed and open. However, a modification which is a handheld support, was used by the control group to remove the therapeutic effect of the exercise. Essentially, the primary outcomes obtained were the ankle stability and functional ability of the participants. In the within-group scores, results show that both groups have significant differences between pre-test and post-test in terms of ankle stability and functional ability with a p-value of0.05. The occurrence of having no significant difference as to ankle stability may be due to inaccuracy of measurements since this was done merely by the participants using the outcome measure SEBT as compared to the functional ability wherein FAAM is a patient-assessed tool. Also, a short duration of four (4) weeks might not be enough as to improving ankle stability. In conclusion, dynamic balance exercises were effective in improving the functional ability of sedentary individuals with CAI but not their ankle stability.
First Advisor
Jorell Victor Angeles
APA Citation
Barzaga, B. R., Bautista, N. L., Capupus, J. A., Guillen, S. J., Lariza, T. M., Lim, A., Valencia, S. Q., & Zerrudo, A. C. (6-2022). The effectiveness of home-based dynamic balance exercise training through telerehabilitationin improving the ankle’s stability and functional ability of sedentary individuals with chronic ankle sprain – a randomized controlled trial. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/858