The Effects of Two Techniques of Mobilization in the Improvement of Dorsiflexion on Chronic Instability Ankles. A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Instability of Joint
- Sponsor
- CEU San Pablo University
- Enrollment
- 52
- Primary Endpoint
- ten minutes post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Restrictions on ankle dorsiflexion are common in subjects with chronic ankle instability (CAI). In fact, this is one factor that can contribute to the recurrence of such injuries. Passive mobilization techniques to improve ankle dorsiflexion are commonly used in physiotherapy treatments. However, no studies have compared manipulative techniques of mobilization techniques in subjects with chronic ankle instability.
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of two mobilization techniques on ankle dorsiflexion in patients with chronic ankle instability.
Investigators
Angel Luis Rodriguez
Professor at Physical Therapy Department
CEU San Pablo University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Subjects with chronic ankle instability
Exclusion Criteria
- •Acute or subacute ankle sprain.
- •Recent lesions in lower extremities.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
ten minutes post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Time Frame: ten minutes post-intervention
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Pre-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Time Frame: pre-intervention
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
24 hr post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Time Frame: 24 hr post-intervention
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
48 hr post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Time Frame: 48 hr post-intervention
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Inmediately post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Time Frame: inmediately post-intervention
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method