The Use of a New Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Stretching) Apparatus in Subjects With Stiff Ankles
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Enrollment
- 26
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Range of Motion
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Range of motion at ankle joint and subtalar joint will be assessed before and after utilization of ARM device. The changes in range of motion will be recorded and compared to literature.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to assess how effective a new device is in increasing range of motion and reducing stiffness in the foot and ankle of patients with acquired flatfoot, patients with plantar fasciitis, and those suffering from stiffness after cast removal or other lengthy immobilization. Project will utilize a physical therapist to measure range of motion and stiffness when patients are consented. Patients will be re-measured at six weeks following use of the device to assist in stretching ankle and foot muscles, and again at 10 weeks for final stiffness and range of motion assessment.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •18 years of age or older
- •stiffness in or about the ankle joint due to age, diabetes, trauma, flatfoot, plantar fasciitis, or immobilization
Exclusion Criteria
- •not physically able to use device
- •patients with pain disorders
- •patients lacking necessary hand-eye coordination
- •patients using lower extremity external fixator
- •patients with history of non-compliance
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Range of Motion
Time Frame: Ten weeks
Participants randomized into ARM stretching device group will experience less ankle stiffness and an increased range of motion after using the stretching device, as compared to the control group receiving traditional physiotherapy.