The Effects of Talocrural Joint Mobilizations in Individuals With Diminished Dorsiflexion Range of Motion After Ankle Sprain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lateral Ankle Sprain
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in dorsiflexion range of motion
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is the examine the effects of gentle movements applied to the ankle joint and stretching on self-reported function, ankle motion and stiffness in individuals who have suffered from an ankle sprain within the last year and have decreased ankle motion.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is the examine the effects of a grade IV anterior to posterior joint mobilization and stretching on self-reported function, dorsiflexion range of motion, talar glide and stiffness in individuals who have suffered from an ankle sprain within the last year and have a 5° dorsiflexion range of motion deficit. We will quantify range of motion with standard goniometric measures, stiffness with the use of an instrumented ankle arthrometer, talar glide with the use of the posterior talar glide test and self-reported function using the foot and ankle ability measure (FAAM) and FAAM-sport.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •History of a lateral ankle sprain within the last year
- •Dorsiflexion range of motion deficit of 5°
- •Return to full activity prior to participation in this study
- •Individuals with dorsiflexion range of motion that is less than degrees of dorsiflexion.
Exclusion Criteria
- •A history of ankle surgery that involves intra-articular fixation
- •Syndesmotic ankle sprain (to be ruled out based on the attending certified athletic trainers diagnosis)
- •A history or signs of reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- •Suffer from an acute injury in the lower extremity within the last 6 weeks
- •Have received manual therapy for the ankle sprain prior to enrollment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in dorsiflexion range of motion
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in posterior talar translation
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in posterior talar glide
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in self reported function(Baseline and 4 weeks)
- Change in ankle stiffness(Baseline and 4 weeks)