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The effects of daily passive movements on ankle mobility in people with spinal cord injury.

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Spinal cord injury
Ankle stiffness
Neurological - Other injuries and accidents
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12607000220460
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Sydney
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

1. have sustained a spinal cord injury2. have grade 1/5 strength or less around both knees and ankles3. have at least 15 degrees movement in both ankles4. have signs of ankle stiffness.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects will be excluded if:1. their carers are unable to provide intervention2. they ambulate.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Passive ankle range of motion with the application of 17Nm one day.[Measured at the beginning and one-day after the 6 month intervention.]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Passive ankle range of motion with the application of 12Nm.[This will be measured at the beginning and one-day after the 6 month intervention.]
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