Electrical Stimulation Effect on Ankle Instability During Walking in Virtual Reality Setup

Exclusion Criteria

• •Any head, neck, or face injury in the six months prior to the study (e.g., concussion, eye injury).
• •History of vestibular or ocular dysfunction.
• •Currently taking any medications affecting balance (i.e. antibiotics).
• •History of injuries to lower extremities including fractures, knee injuries, and hip injuries.
• •Sustaining an ankle sprain injury in the last 6 weeks.
• •Pregnancy
• •Any neurological disorders (e.g., seizure disorders, closed head injuries with loss of consciousness greater than 15 minutes, CNS neoplasm, history of stroke)
• •Unstable cardiac or pulmonary disease.
• •Clinically obese (BMI 30 or above).
• •Any metal implant in the feet or legs that is close to the stimulating electrodes.
• •A known allergy to medical-grade adhesives.
• •Any other comorbidity affecting the ability to safely walk without assistance for at least 2 minutes