Restrictions on ankle dorsiflexion are common in subjects with chronic ankle instability (CAI). In fact, this is one factor that can contribute to the recurrence of such injuries. Passive mobilization techniques to improve ankle dorsiflexion are commonly used in physiotherapy treatments. However, no studies have compared manipulative techniques of mobilization techniques in subjects with chronic ankle instability. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of two mobilization techniques on ankle dorsiflexion in patients with chronic ankle instability.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
52
High velocity and low amplitude manipulation in traction of subtalar jonit
Mobilization with movement as Mulligan for increase dorsiflexion of the ankle in weight bearing
Manual contact during a period of time similar of teh other interventions
Pre-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Time frame: pre-intervention
Inmediately post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Time frame: inmediately post-intervention
ten minutes post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Time frame: ten minutes post-intervention
24 hr post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Time frame: 24 hr post-intervention
48 hr post-intervention ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle dorsiflexion is measured by the weight-bearing lunge method
Time frame: 48 hr post-intervention
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