Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Recruiting
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT05844072 |
Other study ID # |
Pro00125551 |
Secondary ID |
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Status |
Recruiting |
Phase |
N/A
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
May 2023 |
Est. completion date |
November 2023 |
Study information
Verified date |
April 2023 |
Source |
University of South Carolina |
Contact |
Cathy F Arnot, DPT |
Phone |
8032402455 |
Email |
arnot[@]mailbox.sc.edu |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Interventional
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Clinical Trial Summary
Limited ankle range of motion is associated with increased risk for ankle sprains, knee joint
dysfunction and injury to the ACL. Therefore, it is important that researchers and clinicians
understand the best treatment options to increase ankle range of motion for injury
prevention. We are recruiting adults with limited ankle range of motion who are lacking
current ankle injuries for a treatment investigation. All study procedures will occur on the
campus of the University of South Carolina by a licensed Physical Therapist and experienced
researcher.
Description:
All participants will receive the MWM intervention with weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion
range of motion measured prior to the intervention, immediately following the intervention,
and 24 hours (+/- 3 hours) following the intervention. The participant will first place their
foot on a 16-inch box to assist in performance of the intervention by the therapist. A
licensed physical therapist (PT) will then stabilize the talus for a proper joint
mobilization to be performed. The therapist will then mobilize the distal tib/fib in the
posterior to anterior direction at end range DF reached through a forward lunge, using a
Mulligan's mobilization belt around the distal tibia-fibula. The participant will perform 3
sets of 10 repetitions of the forward lunge and the PT will perform a bout of overpressure at
end range during each repetition. Two other investigators will be on either side of
participant to assist with balance during the intervention if needed.
Weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion will be measured via a primary and
secondary measure. The primary measurement will be use of a bubble inclinometer and the
secondary measurement will be the standing ankle dorsiflexion screen (SADS).