The Effect of a Talocrural Thrust Manipulation on Lateral Ankle Ligament Integrity in a Subgroup of Healthy Individuals

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy
• Interventions: Procedure: Distraction thrust manipulation

• Registration Number: NCT03731767
• Lead Sponsor: Florida Gulf Coast University

Brief Summary

Measure the effect of a common used ankle manipulation on ligament length in the ankle.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine what the effect of a common ankle manipulation on the supporting ligaments of the ankle.

Design: The researchers will conduct a quasi-experimental study with a method of convenience sampling. The design of this study will allow to determine what the direct effect of a common a commonly used physical therapy ankle manipulation is on the length of the soft tissue connection between the smaller bone in the lower leg and the heel bone and the smaller bone in the leg and the ankle bone.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-10-20
• Study First Submitted: 2018-10-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-11-02
• Study First Posted: 2018-11-06
• Primary Completion: 2019-07-01
• Study Completion: 2019-08-01
• Status Verified: 2020-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 2020-07-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age between 18-65 years old
2. No current trauma to the ankle/ foot-if not present both ankles will be used during this study
3. No hx of fracture or surgical intervention to the ankle

Exclusion Criteria

1. Red flags identified during the subjects intake. If manipulation is contraindicated the subjects will be removed from the study.
2. History of ankle/ foot trauma within the last 3 months.
3. History of surgery on the ankle/ foot.
4. History of knee, hip, or lower back related issues that would make the application of the ankle manipulation contraindicated.
5. Workers compensation and any pending legal action regarding ankle/ foot related issues.
6. Undergone any ankle manipulation within the last 3 weeks.
7. History of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.
8. Inability to undergo measuring protocol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Subject group	Distraction thrust manipulation	Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tendon length	Measure 1 prior to manipulation. Measure 2 immediately after manipulation, within 5 minutes (the same day)	Change in ankle ligament length in millimeters measured by a method of musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Integrated Therapy Practice PC; 🇺🇸 Cape Coral, Florida, United States