The Effect of Manipulation on Dysfunction of the Talo-crural Joint

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Other Biomechanical Lesions; Talo-crural Joint Dysfunction
• Interventions: Other: Chiropractic (HVLA) manipulation

• Registration Number: NCT01121952
• Lead Sponsor: Scandinavian College of Chiropractic

Brief Summary

The purpose of this trial was to explore the effects of chiropractic manipulation in patients with talo-crural joint dysfunction.

Detailed Description

Ankle sprains is one of the most common problems in clinical practice, mostly due to loss of mobility. Factors affecting the mobility of the joints may be due to muscle tension, ligamentous or anatomical anomalies.

Research over the last years have reported a scarce of trials investigating chiropractic treatment of the ankle joint. Previous studies have focused on investigating ROM and proprioception. This study aimed to determine whether a single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint altered ankle function in subjects with dysfunction of the talo-crural joint.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-11
• Status Verified: 2010-04
• Primary Completion: 2010-04
• Study Completion: 2010-04
• Study First Submitted: 2010-04-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-05-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-05-11
• Study First Posted: 2010-05-12
• Last Update Posted: 2010-05-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

• First league handball player
• Talo-crural joint dysfunction
• Age >16 yrs

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with a history of recent trauma or previous operations with remaining fixation material in the foot or ankle

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Placebo	Chiropractic (HVLA) manipulation	Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation towards Tibia, not affecting the dysfunctional talo-crural joint
Treatment	Chiropractic (HVLA) manipulation	Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA long axis) thrust manipulation on dysfunctional talo-crural joint

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system	Day 1	First assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system	Week two	Third assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Scandinavian College of Chiropractic; 🇸🇪 Solna, Stockholm, Sweden