Quality of life, function and disability in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic ankle conditions affect approximately 20% of Australian adults. Although there is a plethora of research on chronic hip and knee conditions, there is limited understanding of the impact of ankle problems. Thus, the significance of chronic ankle conditions is not clear. The aim of this study was to compare self-reported function, disability, instability, physical activity and quality of life (QoL) between adults with and without ankle symptoms. A secondary aim was to explore factors associated with QoL.

Method

Individuals with symptoms of ankle pain and stiffness (symptomatic individuals) and controls with no ankle pain or stiffness (asymptomatic individuals) completed a cross-sectional online survey. The survey included the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS)

SUBMITTER: Al Mahrouqi MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667748 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature