The Effect of a Talocrural Thrust Manipulation on Lateral Ankle Ligament Integrity in a Subgroup of Healthy Individuals

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Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

Measure the effect of a common used ankle manipulation on ligament length in the ankle.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03731767

Run by

Florida Gulf Coast University

People needed

50

Starts

2018-10-20

Expected to finish

2019-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-07-22

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Age between 18-65 years old
• No current trauma to the ankle/ foot-if not present both ankles will be used during this study
• No hx of fracture or surgical intervention to the ankle

You may not qualify if…

• Red flags identified during the subjects intake. If manipulation is contraindicated the subjects will be removed from the study.
• History of ankle/ foot trauma within the last 3 months.
• History of surgery on the ankle/ foot.
• History of knee, hip, or lower back related issues that would make the application of the ankle manipulation contraindicated.
• Workers compensation and any pending legal action regarding ankle/ foot related issues.
• Undergone any ankle manipulation within the last 3 weeks.
• History of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.
• Inability to undergo measuring protocol.

Where it is running

• Integrated Therapy Practice PC — Cape Coral, Florida, United States

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