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Effect of Mobilization With Movement on Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

United States20 participantsStarted 2023-05

Plain-language summary

Limited ankle range of motion is associated with increased risk for ankle sprains, knee joint dysfunction and injury to the ACL. Therefore, it is important that researchers and clinicians understand the best treatment options to increase ankle range of motion for injury prevention. We are recruiting adults with limited ankle range of motion who are lacking current ankle injuries for a treatment investigation. All study procedures will occur on the campus of the University of South Carolina by a licensed Physical Therapist and experienced researcher.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The sole inclusion criterion will be a limitation in active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion to less than 20 degrees in weight bearing in one or both ankles. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria include self identified feelings of ankle instability or known diagnosis of chronic ankle instability, dermatologic conditions such as open wounds or impaired sensation which inhibit the ability to use the mobilization strap, and inability to get into the testing position or perform a lunge during the intervention.

What they're measuring

Dorsiflexion range of motion

Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention

Weight bearing lunge test

Timeframe: Immediatley after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05844072

SponsorUniversity of South Carolina

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11

Contact for this trial

Cathy F Arnot, DPT

8032402455 arnot@mailbox.sc.edu

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