The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acute Ankle Distortion
• Interventions: Other: fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis

• Registration Number: NCT01249573
• Lead Sponsor: University Ghent

Brief Summary

This study investigates the immediate effect of fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis in the treatment of an acute ankle sprain. These treatments will be compared to a placebo group.

Detailed Description

Ankle sprain is the most occurring sport related injury. In spite of the high prevalence of this injury and the often residual symptoms, there is a large variety in diagnostic approach and therapeutic protocols. Concerning the treatment of an acute ankle sprain, it remains a challenge to minimize injury consequences on short and long term.

In this study we investigate the immediate effect of two therapeutic techniques: fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis. They will be compared to a third group, who receives a placebo treatment. Muscle strength, muscle vascularisation, muscle tenderness and joint position sense are measured before and after treatment.

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the knowledge of treating acute ankle sprains.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-11-25
• Study First Posted: 2010-11-30
• Primary Completion: 2011-03
• Study Completion: 2011-05
• Status Verified: 2011-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-06-09
• Last Update Posted: 2011-06-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• acute ankle sprain

Exclusion Criteria

• none

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
fascia therapy	fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis	arm where fascia therapy is used as a treatment for an acute ankle distortion
transcutaneous fibrolysis	fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis	arm where transcutaneous fibrolysis is used as a treatment for an acute ankle distortion
placebo	fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis	arm where placebo therapy is used as a treatment for an acute ankle distortion

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
effect of fascia therapy	baseline measurements and within 1 hour after treatment	The effect of fascia therapy on an acute ankle distortion. Measurement of muscle power, muscle saturation, joint position sense, tenderness and disability questionnaires.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
complaints registration	baseline, 1 hour after treatment and 3 days later	Self-assessed complaints registration.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Ghent; 🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium