Aim of the study is to establish the efficiency of the mulligan concept vs a sham group (who will also serve as control). Patient with an subacute ankle sprains will be assess following the mulligan concept and then randomized in two groups: Mobilization with movement (MWM) group and Sham group. MWM group will receive 3 sets of 10 repetitions of treatment (i.e. passive accessory glide during an active dorsiflexion) while the sham treatment will do 3 sets of 10 active dorsiflexion with the hand of the Physiotherapist only apply on the skin. 3 sessions with 4 days apart will take place. outcomes will be measure before and after every sessions.
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Change in Ankle dorsiflexion Range of motion
Timeframe: At the beginning (Time1) and end (Time2) of each session (one session is 30 minutes). Every session is separated by 4 days. Outcomes is taken at Day 1(session1) at Time1 & Time2 ,Day 5(session2) at Time1 & Time2 and Day 9(session3) at Time1 & Time2 .