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

NCT ID: NCT03731767

Last Updated: 2020-07-22

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-10-20

Study Completion Date

2019-08-01

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Pretest post test study design
Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Subject group

Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position

Group Type OTHER

Distraction thrust manipulation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position

Interventions

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Distraction thrust manipulation

Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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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.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Florida Gulf Coast University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Rob Sillevis

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

FGCU Assistent Professor

Locations

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Integrated Therapy Practice PC

Cape Coral, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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FloridaGCU 2018-50

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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