Status:
COMPLETED
THE EFFECTS OF SUBTALAR JOINT MOBILIZATION ON PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC STROKE
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Hemiplegia, Spastic
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Adequate ankle motion for normal gait ranges from 10° to 15° of dorsiflexion passive range of motion (DF-PROM) to allow the tibia to move over the talus. However, limited ankle mobility is a common im...
Detailed Description
Neural factors, such as spasticity, or an increase in the sensitivity of the myotatic reflex, can contribute significantly to calf muscle stiffness. Likewise, non-neural factors, such as immobilizatio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- hemiplegic stroke (\>6 months post stroke),
- ability to perform a single-leg lunge on the paretic lower limb onto a stool from a standing position,
- ability to walk without an assistive device for more than 10 m,
- limited dorsiflexion passive ROM with contracture of the paretic ankle, and capability of following simple verbal instructions.
Exclusion
- visual impairment,
- unilateral neglect,
- aphasia.
- contraindications for joint mobilization (i.e., ankle joint hypermobility, trauma, or inflammation),
- ankle sprain in the previous 6 weeks,
- any history of ankle surgery,
- and those concurrently receiving similar interventions outside of the present study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 30 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 20 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03788629
Start Date
June 30 2018
End Date
September 20 2018
Last Update
April 7 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Caner KARARTI
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye), 40100