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NCT Number: NCT02244008

Accumulative Effects of Talus Mobilization

The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of anteroposterior talus mobilization on range of motion, pain, and functional capacity in participants with sub-acute and chronic ankle injuries.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Sprains Achilles Tendon Rupture Ankle Bruises Ankle Dislocations Ankle Fractures Ankle Injuries Fractures, Bone Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–59 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Minas Gerais College of Medical Sciences

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-110, Brazil

About this study

The purpose of this study was to verify the acute effect (one session) and chronic (six sessions) and follow-up of the anteroposterior talus mobilization Maitland's grade III on range of motion, pain, and functional capacity in participants with sub-acute and chronic ankle injuries. Thirty eight volunteers subjects (male and female) participated of this study with minimum 18 and maximum 59 years old. The volunteers were allocated in two groups: experimental and control. The variables related to range of motion, pain and functional capacity were measured by biplane goniometer, Visual Analog Scale and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure respectively in four moments: 1- baseline; 2- after the first intervention; 3- after the sixth intervention (two weeks); 4- follow-up (one month). The experimental group received anteroposterior articular mobilization of the talus and the control group received manual contact.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • unilateral traumatic injury of the ankle with at least two weeks and maximum eight months
  • at least a 5º limitation of passive dorsiflexion in comparison to the contralateral side
  • do not be under another physical therapy treatment for the lesion
  • able to unload partial or total body weight
  • do not be in use of analgesic
  • provided informed consent after receiving and explanation of all procedures and pertinent information regarding the study

Exclusion criteria

  • joint blockage by surgical fixation or ankylosis
  • presence of vascular, rheumatic, neurological and neoplastic disease in the lower limb
  • open or contagious lesion in the ankle region
  • pain during palpation in the region anterior of the ankle

Treatment and study plan

Joint Mobilization

Other

The experimental group received joint mobilization (anteroposterior mobilization of the talus - Maitland grade III). During the mobilization cyclic movements were applied in an anteroposterior direction from the first tissue resistance barrier until the end of the accessory range of motion without any pain or discomfort. This mobilization maneuver was performed in 30-second duration sets with a 30-second interval between each set. The interventions lasted two weeks with three sessions each, completing six sessions.

Manual contact

Other

The placebo group received only manual contact. This maneuver was performed in 30-second duration sets with a 30-second interval between each set. The interventions lasted two weeks with three sessions each, completing six sessions.

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in dorsiflexion range of motion

    Time frame: 1 month

    Dorsiflexion range of motion were measured by biplane goniometer.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in pain intensity

    Time frame: 1 month

    Pain were measured by Visual Analog Scale.

  2. Changes in functional capacity

    Time frame: 1 month

    Functional capacity were measured by Foot and Ankle Ability Measure.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Federal University of Minas Gerais

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Anteroposterior Talus Mobilization on Range of Motion, Pain, and Functional Capacity in Participants With Sub-acute and Chronic Ankle Injuries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Sep 18, 2014
Registry last updated
Sep 18, 2014

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