Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Joint Mobilization in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability
Lead Sponsor:
Creighton University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Nebraska Foundation for Physical Therapy
Conditions:
Ankle Sprain
Eligibility:
MALE
19-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a gentle pressure movement performed at the ankle by a physical therapist on muscle function and ankle motion in individuals who frequently twist...
Detailed Description
Novel rehabilitation methods, that specifically target decreased muscle activation due to joint pathology prior to strength training, have elicited greater improvements in muscle function and self-rep...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 16-45 years
- History of one or more ankle sprains
- Scoring at least an 85% on the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Sport or at least 3 on the Modified Ankle Instability Instrument (AII).
- At least 5° ankle dorsiflexion asymmetry compared to the contralateral limb OR ankle dorsiflexion ROM less than 21°
Exclusion
- Lower extremity injury or surgery within the past 6 months (including lateral ankle sprain)
- Diagnosed ankle osteoarthritis
- History of ankle surgery that involves intra-articular fixation
- Medical conditions which would be contraindications to mobilization/manipulation and/or transcranial magnetic stimulation, including cardiac pacemaker, metal implants in the head, current pregnancy, neurological disorders, recent use of stimulants or medications known to lower seizure threshold, and personal or family history of seizures
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01438905
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
February 23 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68178