The effect of talocrural mobilisation with movement on ankle dorsiflexion and knee valgus during squatting in individuals with a history of ankle sprains

Recruiting

• Conditions: Decreased dorsiflexion range of motion; History of lateral ankle sprains; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000981628
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-09-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals with a history of one or more ankle sprains that occurred greater than 2 months ago;
2. A 20 mm or greater decrease in ankle dorsiflexion compared to the other ankle or 60mm or less of ankle dorsiflexon bilaterally (measured using the weight-bearing lunge test) (Hock et al 2011).

Exclusion Criteria

1. They have had a previous surgery to the ankle that has resulted in the use of internal fixation (plates, screws or pins)
2. They have sustained an acute musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the previous 2 months that has impacted joint integrity and function (ie, sprains, fractures), resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity (Gribble et al., 2013).
3. They are receiving any concurrent physiotherapy treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified