Status:
COMPLETED
Accumulative Effects of Talus Mobilization
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Conditions:
Ankle Sprains
Ankle Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of anteroposterior talus mobilization on range of motion, pain, and functional capacity in participants with sub-acute and chronic ankle injuries.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study was to verify the acute effect (one session) and chronic (six sessions) and follow-up of the anteroposterior talus mobilization Maitland's grade III on range of motion, pain,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- unilateral traumatic injury of the ankle with at least two weeks and maximum eight months
- at least a 5º limitation of passive dorsiflexion in comparison to the contralateral side
- do not be under another physical therapy treatment for the lesion
- able to unload partial or total body weight
- do not be in use of analgesic
- provided informed consent after receiving and explanation of all procedures and pertinent information regarding the study
Exclusion
- joint blockage by surgical fixation or ankylosis
- presence of vascular, rheumatic, neurological and neoplastic disease in the lower limb
- open or contagious lesion in the ankle region
- pain during palpation in the region anterior of the ankle
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02244008
Start Date
July 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
September 18 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Minas Gerais College of Medical Sciences
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30130-110