Effect of Mobilization With Movement on Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Description

Limited ankle range of motion is associated with increased risk for ankle sprains, knee joint dysfunction and injury to the ACL. Therefore, it is important that researchers and clinicians understand the best treatment options to increase ankle range of motion for injury prevention. We are recruiting adults with limited ankle range of motion who are lacking current ankle injuries for a treatment investigation. All study procedures will occur on the campus of the University of South Carolina by a licensed Physical Therapist and experienced researcher.

Conditions

Ankle Joint Contracture

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Limited ankle range of motion is associated with increased risk for ankle sprains, knee joint dysfunction and injury to the ACL. Therefore, it is important that researchers and clinicians understand the best treatment options to increase ankle range of motion for injury prevention. We are recruiting adults with limited ankle range of motion who are lacking current ankle injuries for a treatment investigation. All study procedures will occur on the campus of the University of South Carolina by a licensed Physical Therapist and experienced researcher.

The Effect of Mobilization With Movement (MWM) on Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion (DF) Range of Motion in Individuals With Limited DF Range of Motion

Effect of Mobilization With Movement on Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Condition
Ankle Joint Contracture
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbia

Blatt Physical education Building, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29208

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * The sole inclusion criterion will be a limitation in active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion to less than 20 degrees in weight bearing in one or both ankles.
  • * Exclusion criteria include self identified feelings of ankle instability or known diagnosis of chronic ankle instability, dermatologic conditions such as open wounds or impaired sensation which inhibit the ability to use the mobilization strap, and inability to get into the testing position or perform a lunge during the intervention.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of South Carolina,

Cathy F Arnot, DPT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of South Carolina

Study Record Dates

2023-11