Effect of Joint Mobilization in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability

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Conditions studied: Ankle Sprain

In brief

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 (sprain) their ankle.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01438905

Run by

Creighton University

People needed

30

Starts

2011-09-01

Expected to finish

2012-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-02-23

Who can join

Age: 19 and older, up to 45. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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°

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Creighton University — Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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