Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain
NCT ID: NCT05285007
Last Updated: 2026-02-04
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-03-02
2026-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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2. Participants will complete two self-reported questionnaires on how their diagnosis affects functional activities.
3. Dorsiflexion range of motion in a weight bearing position will be taken.
4. Hip abductor strength on tested limb will be measure on isokinetic device.
5. The Lateral Step Down test will be conducted for 6 trials on each participant, 3 with a heel wedge and 3 without, movement recorded, and graded using two motion capture devices.
6. The experimental group will receive two interventions to increase dorsiflexion range of motion. The minimal intervention group will read and infographic and complete 5 minutes of treadmill walking.
7. Each participant will then have their dorsiflexion measured again prior to completing another 3 trials of the Lateral Step Down test.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Primary Intervention Group
The experimental group will receive two interventions to increase dorsiflexion range of motion.
Mobilization with Movement
Participants will be lunging on a box with posterior ankle glide of 10 seconds times 5 sets. They will have 30 seconds rest between trials. Participant will have their ankle taped and then walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace for 5 minutes.
Minimal Intervention Group
The minimal intervention group will read and infographic and complete 5 minutes of treadmill walking.
No mobilization with movement and education
Participants ankle will not be taped and they will walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and receive education.
Interventions
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Mobilization with Movement
Participants will be lunging on a box with posterior ankle glide of 10 seconds times 5 sets. They will have 30 seconds rest between trials. Participant will have their ankle taped and then walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace for 5 minutes.
No mobilization with movement and education
Participants ankle will not be taped and they will walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and receive education.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* No clinic based therapeutic interventions for a 6-month period prior to testing
* Females aged 18-59 years' old
* Limited ankle dorsiflexion as noted by \<45degs using the weight bearing lunge test
Exclusion Criteria
* History of soft tissue or skeletal abnormalities in the tested limb
* Current knee effusion
* Resting pain greater than 5/10
18 Years
59 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Loma Linda University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Everett Lohman, Dsc
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Loma Linda University
Locations
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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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5220026
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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