Effect of Manipulation of the Ankle Joint on Gait

Stopped early · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Gait

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if manipulation of the ankle improves some measurable characteristics of how a person walks. The investigators hypothesize that the ankle will be able to bend better after manipulation and thus improve walking speed and reduce differences between the two limbs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01787721

Run by

University of Bridgeport

People needed

2

Starts

2013-02-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-12-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Students will be screened for eligibility by testing their ability to perform a squat.

You may not qualify if…

• a recent (within one month) ankle sprain
• evidence of ankle instability
• cardiac condition

Where it is running

• University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Human Performance Laboratory — Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

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