The effect of manual therapy on performance of athletes with chronic ankle instability

The immediate effect of talocrural joint manipulation on functional performance of 15-40 years old athletes with chronic ankle instability

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2016021624149N25

Enrollment

Registered

2016-07-13

Start date

2013-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Chronic Ankle Instability. Sprain and strain of ankle

Interventions

Rehabilitation

Placebo

Intervention group: Manipulation

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Manipulation. Intervention 2: Control group: Placebo.

Control group: Placebo

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Athletes between 15-40 years old; at least one acute ankle sprain (grade I or II) before previous 6 weeks or multiple giving way in ankle joint in previous 12 months; ability to complete the 24-meter running test without pain; muscle power of the affected leg should be at least 80% of the healthy side Exclusion criteria: Neurological diseases; rheumatoid diseases; postural disorders; fractures in lower limbs; flat foot; sacroiliac joint impairments; ankle sprain grade III; ankle sprain occurred during the previous 6 weeks, regardless of the grade

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional Performance. Timepoint: before and after interventions. Method of measurement: One-leg hop test.;Functional performance. Timepoint: before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Speed test.;Functional performance. Timepoint: before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Star excursion test.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFahimeh Kamali

School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

kamalif@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3627 1551

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026