The Effect of a Talocrural Thrust Manipulation on Lateral Ankle Ligament Integrity in a Subgroup of Healthy Individuals

Florida Gulf Coast University50 enrolled

Overview

Measure the effect of a common used ankle manipulation on ligament length in the ankle.

The purpose of this study is to determine what the effect of a common ankle manipulation on the supporting ligaments of the ankle. Design: The researchers will conduct a quasi-experimental study with a method of convenience sampling. The design of this study will allow to determine what the direct effect of a common a commonly used physical therapy ankle manipulation is on the length of the soft tissue connection between the smaller bone in the lower leg and the heel bone and the smaller bone in the leg and the ankle bone.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

Distraction thrust manipulationPROCEDURE

Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18-65 years old 2. No current trauma to the ankle/ foot-if not present both ankles will be used during this study 3. No hx of fracture or surgical intervention to the ankle Exclusion Criteria: 1. Red flags identified during the subjects intake. If manipulation is contraindicated the subjects will be removed from the study. 2. History of ankle/ foot trauma within the last 3 months. 3. History of surgery on the ankle/ foot. 4. History of knee, hip, or lower back related issues that would make the application of the ankle manipulation contraindicated. 5. Workers compensation and any pending legal action regarding ankle/ foot related issues. 6. Undergone any ankle manipulation within the last 3 weeks. 7. History of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis. 8. Inability to undergo measuring protocol.

Locations (1)

Integrated Therapy Practice PC

Cape Coral, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Tendon length

Change in ankle ligament length in millimeters measured by a method of musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging

Time frame: Measure 1 prior to manipulation. Measure 2 immediately after manipulation, within 5 minutes (the same day)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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