Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Mobilization in Conjunction With Exercise in Participants With a History of Chronic Ankle Instability
Lead Sponsor:
Shenandoah University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Methodist University, North Carolina
Conditions:
Ankle Sprains
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Our purpose is to examine the combined effects of thrust mobilization of the ankle joints in conjunction with a six-week rehabilitation program on functional performance in subjects reporting chronic ...
Detailed Description
Joint mobilizations are reported to increase range of motion (ROM), postural control and proprioception, and decrease pain in individuals with CAI. However, there is no research supporting the combine...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- As adapted from the position statement from the international ankle consortium.
- 18-35 years of age
- A history of at least 1 significant ankle sprain (The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to study enrollment, associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc), created at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity)
- The most recent injury must have occurred more than 3 months prior to study enrollment.
- A history of the previously injured ankle joint "giving way" and/or recurrent sprain and/or "feelings of instability."
- Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) \< 24
- Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)42: ADL scale \< 90%, Sport scale \< 80%
Exclusion
- A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (ie, bones, joint structures, nerves) in either limb of the lower extremity.
- A history of a fracture in either limb of the lower extremity requiring realignment
- Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months, which impacted joint integrity and function (ie, sprains, fractures) resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 14 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03428620
Start Date
February 14 2018
End Date
June 1 2019
Last Update
April 17 2018
Active Locations (2)
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1
Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28311
2
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22601