Accumulative Effects of Talus Mobilization

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-07-31

Study Completion Date

2013-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of anteroposterior talus mobilization on range of motion, pain, and functional capacity in participants with sub-acute and chronic ankle injuries.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study was to verify the acute effect (one session) and chronic (six sessions) and follow-up of the anteroposterior talus mobilization Maitland's grade III on range of motion, pain, and functional capacity in participants with sub-acute and chronic ankle injuries. Thirty eight volunteers subjects (male and female) participated of this study with minimum 18 and maximum 59 years old. The volunteers were allocated in two groups: experimental and control. The variables related to range of motion, pain and functional capacity were measured by biplane goniometer, Visual Analog Scale and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure respectively in four moments: 1- baseline; 2- after the first intervention; 3- after the sixth intervention (two weeks); 4- follow-up (one month). The experimental group received anteroposterior articular mobilization of the talus and the control group received manual contact.

Conditions

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Ankle Sprains Ankle Fractures Ankle Dislocations Ankle Bruises Achilles Tendon Rupture

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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joint mobilization

Anteroposterior mobilization of the talus (Maitland mobilization grade III)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

joint mobilization

Intervention Type OTHER

The experimental group received joint mobilization (anteroposterior mobilization of the talus - Maitland grade III). During the mobilization cyclic movements were applied in an anteroposterior direction from the first tissue resistance barrier until the end of the accessory range of motion without any pain or discomfort. This mobilization maneuver was performed in 30-second duration sets with a 30-second interval between each set. The interventions lasted two weeks with three sessions each, completing six sessions.

manual contact

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

manual contact

Intervention Type OTHER

The placebo group received only manual contact. This maneuver was performed in 30-second duration sets with a 30-second interval between each set. The interventions lasted two weeks with three sessions each, completing six sessions.

Interventions

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joint mobilization

The experimental group received joint mobilization (anteroposterior mobilization of the talus - Maitland grade III). During the mobilization cyclic movements were applied in an anteroposterior direction from the first tissue resistance barrier until the end of the accessory range of motion without any pain or discomfort. This mobilization maneuver was performed in 30-second duration sets with a 30-second interval between each set. The interventions lasted two weeks with three sessions each, completing six sessions.

Intervention Type OTHER

manual contact

The placebo group received only manual contact. This maneuver was performed in 30-second duration sets with a 30-second interval between each set. The interventions lasted two weeks with three sessions each, completing six sessions.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* unilateral traumatic injury of the ankle with at least two weeks and maximum eight months
* at least a 5º limitation of passive dorsiflexion in comparison to the contralateral side
* do not be under another physical therapy treatment for the lesion
* able to unload partial or total body weight
* do not be in use of analgesic
* provided informed consent after receiving and explanation of all procedures and pertinent information regarding the study

Exclusion Criteria

* joint blockage by surgical fixation or ankylosis
* presence of vascular, rheumatic, neurological and neoplastic disease in the lower limb
* open or contagious lesion in the ankle region
* pain during palpation in the region anterior of the ankle

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

59 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No