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NCT Number: NCT07056985

Ankle Mobilization in Basketball Players: Impact on Balance and Performance

This study aims to evaluate the effects of ankle mobilization techniques on performance in basketball players.

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Key information

Conditions

Basketball Players Jumping Performance Mobilization

Age range

18 year–24 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bahcesehir University

Istanbul, Beşiktaş, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study aims to evaluate the effects of ankle mobilization techniques on performance in basketball players. The study aims to comparatively reveal the possible effects of mobilization techniques on balance and performance in basketball players.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 18 and 24
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) ranging from 18.5 kg/m² to 25 kg/m²
  • Not have experienced any trunk or lower extremity injuries within the last 6 months prior to the date of participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Have experienced trunk or lower extremity injuries within the last 6 months prior to the study
  • Have a history of fractures or dislocations in the lower extremities
  • Have a musculoskeletal system anomaly
  • Be unable to perform functional tasks (due to visual, auditory, vestibular, or neurological disorders) (Gahanati et al., 2022)
  • Be pregnant
  • Have malignancy or metabolic diseases

Treatment and study plan

Ankle joint mobilization technique

Other

Combined posterior and lateral mobilization techniques

Placebo

Other

Placebo interventions simulated with superficial hand contact and minimal manipulation

Primary outcomes

  1. Optojump Testing

    Time frame: Participants will be measured with the optojump device twice in total, before and immediately after the intervention.

    The Optojump photocell system is a valid and reliable tool for assessing vertical jump height in both field and laboratory settings. Optojump photoelectric cells (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy) consist of two parallel bars (a receiver and a transmitter unit) placed at ground level. Additionally, the Optojump system offers advantages such as ease of transport and use, as well as being relatively cost-effective (Glatthorn et al., 2011).

  2. Flamingo Balance Test

    Time frame: Participants will be measured with the flamingo balance test twice in total, before and immediately after the intervention.

    The Flamingo Balance Test is one of the most popular field tests for assessing static balance due to its simplicity, low cost, ease of application in various environments, and suitability for large-scale research. In the Flamingo test, the individual stands on one leg on a special wooden beam (50 × 3 × 4 cm) in extension, flexes the free leg at the knee, and holds the foot with the hand on the same side. The evaluator starts the timer as soon as the participant releases the surface they are supporting themselves with. The result is the maximum number of attempts within 1 minute, and this number is limited to 30 (Sember et al., 2020).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bahçeşehir University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Ankle Mobilization Techniques on Balance and Performance in Basketball Players: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 9, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 9, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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