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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Cryotherapy Effect Balance; Disorder, Fluid

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Asir John Samuel

Ambāla, Haryana, 133207, India

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

cryotherapy

Procedure

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.

Primary outcomes

Change from Baseline Star Excursion Balance test at 10 minutes

Time frame: Upto 10 minutes

Distance reach in 8 directions will be measured

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Asir John Samuel

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: May 12, 2017
Registry last updated: Aug 26, 2021

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