The purpose of this trial was to explore the effects of chiropractic manipulation in patients with talo-crural joint dysfunction.
Ankle sprains is one of the most common problems in clinical practice, mostly due to loss of mobility. Factors affecting the mobility of the joints may be due to muscle tension, ligamentous or anatomical anomalies. Research over the last years have reported a scarce of trials investigating chiropractic treatment of the ankle joint. Previous studies have focused on investigating ROM and proprioception. This study aimed to determine whether a single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint altered ankle function in subjects with dysfunction of the talo-crural joint.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
19
Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA long axis) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint, once a week during a three week period
Scandinavian College of Chiropractic
Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system
First assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo)
Time frame: Day 1
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system
Second assessment: Active or placebo treatment if needed
Time frame: Week one
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system
Third assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo
Time frame: Week two
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