Effects of Combining Mobilization of the Proximal Tibiofibular Joint and the Talocrural Joint in Subjects with Ankle Instability

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Ankle instability; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001152112
• Lead Sponsor: ational Yang-Ming University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-08-16
• Last Update Posted: 18 November 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age between 20-60
2. Greater than or equal to 1 significant ankle sprain and recurrent sprain greater than or equal to 2 times
3. Feeling of instability at the ankle
4. Compared to the opposite side ankle dorsiflexion range of motion greater than or equal to 5° deficit or the range is smaller than normal value
And
tibial internal range of motion greater than or equal to 5° deficit or the range if smaller than then normal value

Exclusion Criteria

1. Significant sprain or injury of the other ankle
2. Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures
3. History of proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation
4. History of fracture or surgeries of the tested lower limb
5. Visual impairments that affect balance, vestibular or neurologic functions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified