CompletedNot Applicable

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

United States50 participantsStarted 2018-10-20

Plain-language summary

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

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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✓. 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

✕. 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.

Tendon length

Timeframe: Measure 1 prior to manipulation. Measure 2 immediately after manipulation, within 5 minutes (the same day)

NCT IDNCT03731767

SponsorFlorida Gulf Coast University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-01