Accumulative Effects of Talus Mobilization

September 16, 2014 updated by: RAFAEL DUARTE SILVA, Federal University of Minas Gerais

Effects of Anteroposterior Talus Mobilization on Range of Motion, Pain, and Functional Capacity in Participants With Sub-acute and Chronic Ankle Injuries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

38

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Minas Gerais
      • Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30130-110
        • Minas Gerais College of Medical Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 59 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: joint mobilization
Anteroposterior mobilization of the talus (Maitland mobilization grade III)
Other: 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.
Placebo Comparator: manual contact
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in dorsiflexion range of motion
Time Frame: 1 month
Dorsiflexion range of motion were measured by biplane goniometer.
1 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in pain intensity
Time Frame: 1 month
Pain were measured by Visual Analog Scale.
1 month
Changes in functional capacity
Time Frame: 1 month
Functional capacity were measured by Foot and Ankle Ability Measure.
1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 15, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

September 18, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 18, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2014

Last Verified

September 1, 2014

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RDS3123

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