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NCT Number: NCT01249573

The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain

This study investigates the immediate effect of fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis in the treatment of an acute ankle sprain. These treatments will be compared to a placebo group.

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Ankle Distortion

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Hospital Ghent

Ghent, Belgium

About this study

Ankle sprain is the most occurring sport related injury. In spite of the high prevalence of this injury and the often residual symptoms, there is a large variety in diagnostic approach and therapeutic protocols. Concerning the treatment of an acute ankle sprain, it remains a challenge to minimize injury consequences on short and long term.

In this study we investigate the immediate effect of two therapeutic techniques: fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis. They will be compared to a third group, who receives a placebo treatment. Muscle strength, muscle vascularisation, muscle tenderness and joint position sense are measured before and after treatment.

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the knowledge of treating acute ankle sprains.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • acute ankle sprain

Exclusion criteria

  • none

Treatment and study plan

fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis

Other

fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis as treatment for an acute ankle distortion

Primary outcomes

  1. effect of fascia therapy

    Time frame: baseline measurements and within 1 hour after treatment

    The effect of fascia therapy on an acute ankle distortion. Measurement of muscle power, muscle saturation, joint position sense, tenderness and disability questionnaires.

Secondary outcomes

  1. complaints registration

    Time frame: baseline, 1 hour after treatment and 3 days later

    Self-assessed complaints registration.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Ghent

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain in Young Adults.

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 30, 2010
Registry last updated
Jun 10, 2011

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