The Effects of Gentle Movements at the Ankle in Individuals With Diminished Range of Motion
The Effects of Talocrural Joint Mobilizations in Individuals With Diminished Dorsiflexion Range of Motion After Ankle Sprain
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is the examine the effects of gentle movements applied to the ankle joint and stretching on self-reported function, ankle motion and stiffness in individuals who have suffered from an ankle sprain within the last year and have decreased ankle motion.
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2010
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 5, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 7, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2011
CompletedMay 30, 2011
May 1, 2011
1.3 years
May 5, 2010
May 26, 2011
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Change in dorsiflexion range of motion
Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in posterior talar glide
Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in posterior talar translation
Baseline and 4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Change in self reported function
Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in ankle stiffness
Baseline and 4 weeks
Study Arms (3)
Sham intervention plus standard treatment
SHAM COMPARATORThis group will receive a "laying of hands" treatment in addition to standard treatment. The clinician will place his/her hands in a position to perform the AP joint mobilizations but will not actually perform them. The sham treatment will be performed 3 times and each will last a period of 60 seconds with a one minute rest in between.
Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONThis group will be individuals who suffer from the same injury but will be instructed to stretch at home 5 days a week for 2 weeks.
Grade IV AP joint mobilization plus standard treatment
EXPERIMENTALThis group will receive 3 60-second treatments of Grade IV AP joint mobilizations of the talus during each treatment session, with a one minute rest in between each treatment.
Interventions
The clinician will place his/her hands in a position to perform the AP joint mobilizations but will not actually perform them. The sham treatment will be performed 3 times and each will last a period of 60 seconds with a one minute rest in between.
3 60-second treatments of Grade IV AP joint mobilizations of the talus during each treatment session, with a one minute rest in between each treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- History of a lateral ankle sprain within the last year
- Dorsiflexion range of motion deficit of 5°
- Return to full activity prior to participation in this study
- Individuals with dorsiflexion range of motion that is less than degrees of dorsiflexion.
You may not qualify if:
- A history of ankle surgery that involves intra-articular fixation
- Syndesmotic ankle sprain (to be ruled out based on the attending certified athletic trainers diagnosis)
- A history or signs of reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Suffer from an acute injury in the lower extremity within the last 6 weeks
- Have received manual therapy for the ankle sprain prior to enrollment
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jay Hertel, PhD
University to Virginia
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 5, 2010
First Posted
May 7, 2010
Study Start
January 1, 2010
Primary Completion
May 1, 2011
Study Completion
May 1, 2011
Last Updated
May 30, 2011
Record last verified: 2011-05