Fear of Movement, Functionality and Quality of Life in Elite Athletes With an Ankle Instability History

NCT04789369 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2020-04/14
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Ankle sprain is frequently experienced by individuals participating in different sports activities. Ankle sprains have been shown to result in a decrease in level of physical activity and persistence of some symptoms for a long time. In this case, it is predicted that ankle sprains may affect the quality of life as well as functionality. Also, ankle sprain history may result in increased fear of movement, which may delay return to sports. This study aimed to examine the relationship between foot and ankle functionality, fear of movement and quality of life of elite athletes with a history of ankle sprain.

Conditions

Ankle Sprains

Keywords

Quality of life; Fear of movement; Functionality; Ankle sprain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Foot and Ankle Ability Measure

  The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure will be used to determine the ankle functionality. This scale was developed to determine lower extremity functional level. It evaluates the level of difficulty of the person in activities in daily life in 21 items with a 5-point Likert-type scale, which means "4 = not difficult at all" and "0 = I cannot do it". At the same time, it can be reported within the scope of the scale that the specified activity cannot be implemented. High score means better functions.

  1 day

• Short Form-12

  Short-Form 12 is a valid and reliable scale for determining the level of quality of life. This scale consists of 12 items and can be scored as 8 subscales which are physical function, restricted roles due to physical problems, pain, general health, energy / vitality, social functions, mental health and mental health with restricted roles due to emotional problems. All items are evaluated with a 5-point Likert-type scale, and higher scores indicate better quality of life.

  1 day

• Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire

  The FABQ measures athletes' fear of pain and consequent avoidance of physical activity or sports because of their increased fear. The questionnaire contains 16 items between 0 and 6 while 0 indicates completely disagree and 6 indicates completely agree. The maximum score is 96 and higher scores indicates increased level of fear avoidance beliefs.

  1 day

Interventions

Questionnaires BEHAVIORAL

Assessing the behavioral metrics (quality of life, functionality and fear of movement) with appropriate measurement tools

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Athletes who are participating in sportive activities regularly

You may qualify if:

• No injury to the upper or lower extremities during data collection,
• Being older than 18 years of age,
• Individuals who volunteer to participate.

You may not qualify if:

• Having had ankle surgery,
• Has had an injury to his lower extremity in the last 3 months,
• Individuals with a history of neurological / neuropsychiatric disease or arthritis will be excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Acibadem University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sportomed Fulya Physiotherapy Center

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries; Kinesiophobia

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 5, 2021
• First Posted: March 9, 2021
• Study Start: March 15, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2022
• Study Completion: May 30, 2022
• Last Updated: June 3, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)