NCT07508163

Distinct Directional Postural Stability Deficits Across Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders

Distinct Directional Postural Stability Deficits Across Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders: Evidence From Lateral Ankle Sprain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 90 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are common musculoskeletal conditions associated with postural instability. However, the direction-specific nature of balance deficits and comparative patterns across these conditions remain unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare overall, mediolateral, and anteroposterior postural stability indices among individuals with LAS, PFPS, and healthy controls using the Biodex Balance System

Conditions

• Ankle Sprains
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	diagnosis of APSI, MLSI, OASI	To compare overall, antero-posterior and mediolateral postural stability indices among individuals with lateral ankle sprain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and healthy controls using the Biodex Balance System.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-30
• Primary completion: 2026-04-25
• Completion: 2026-04-27
• First posted: 2026-04-02
• Last updated: 2026-04-09