CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Gastrocnemius Stretching

United States20 participantsStarted 2022-05-01

Plain-language summary

The aims of this study are to: (1) determine muscle activation of the tibialis posterior muscle during different common gastrocnemius stretches and (2) radiographically quantify the tibial-calcaneal angle during the common stretching positions. We hypothesize that stretching over the edge of a step with the arch supported will minimize the activation of the tibialis posterior muscle in addition to increasing the tibial-calcaneal angle.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: • 20 healthy subjects between the ages of 18 to 65 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * any boney or tendinous foot/ankle operative procedure * diagnosis of neuromuscular disorder * any previous ankle fracture or degenerative changes that would limit dorsiflexion range of motion * no obvious gait asymmetries demonstrated through observation * participants who are pregnant will be excluded from participation in the study

What they're measuring

EMG activation

Timeframe: up to 6 months

Radiographic evaluation

Timeframe: up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05015088

SponsorRegis University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-01

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