Effect of Manipulation of the Ankle Joint on Gait

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Gait

• 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

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-11-05
• Study Start: 2013-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-02-08
• Study First Posted: 2013-02-11
• Status Verified: 2014-12
• Primary Completion: 2014-12
• Study Completion: 2014-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-12-22
• Last Update Posted: 2014-12-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2

Inclusion Criteria

• Students will be screened for eligibility by testing their ability to perform a squat.

Exclusion Criteria

• a recent (within one month) ankle sprain
• evidence of ankle instability
• cardiac condition

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

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