Effect of Manipulation of the Ankle Joint on Gait
- Conditions
- Gait
- Interventions
- Procedure: Ankle manipulationOther: Sham manipulation
- Registration Number
- NCT01787721
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Bridgeport
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if manipulation of the ankle improves some measurable characteristics of how a person walks. The investigators hypothesize that the ankle will be able to bend better after manipulation and thus improve walking speed and reduce differences between the two limbs.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 2
- Students will be screened for eligibility by testing their ability to perform a squat.
- a recent (within one month) ankle sprain
- evidence of ankle instability
- cardiac condition
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Ankle manipulation Ankle manipulation Treatment will consist of manipulation of the tibiotalar joint intended to produce anterior to posterior glide of the tibia on the talus Sham manipulation Sham manipulation Sham manipulative procedure of the tibiotalar joint.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in self-selected walking speed Day 1 and 6 weeks Subjects will pick the speed they want to walk on the treadmill but will be blinded to their choice. The actual speed chosen will be recorded.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in difference in step length from side-to-side Day 1 and 6 weeks Measurement of the change in the difference in step length between the left foot and right foot
Change in side-to-side difference in stance phase Day 1 and 6 weeks Measurement of the change in the difference in single stance phase between the left foot and right foot.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Human Performance Laboratory
🇺🇸Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States