The Effects of Gentle Movements at the Ankle in Individuals With Diminished Range of Motion

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Lateral Ankle Sprain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01119092

Run by

University of Virginia

People needed

40

Starts

2010-01-01

Expected to finish

2011-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-05-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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

Where it is running

• University of Virginia — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (enrolling)

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