Effects and Mechanisms of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Effects of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion: Investigation of Mechanical and Neural/Perceptual Factors Focusing on the Triceps Surae and Kager's Fat Pad - Effects of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion: Investigation of Mechanical and Neural/Perceptual Factors

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000061412

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-01

Start date

2026-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

None

Interventions

Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) will be applied to the triceps surae and Kager&#39

s fat pad (KFP). The treatment parameters will be set at the maximum intensity tolerated by each participant, with a frequency of 12 Hz and 2000 pulses. First, rESWT will be delivered to the triceps s

s fat pad (KFP). The treatment parameters will be set at the maximum intensity tolerated by each participant, with a frequency of 12 Hz and a total of 2000 pulses. A 15-mm applicator will be used for

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults with no history of ankle injury within the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of neurological disorders or a history of surgery involving the trunk or lower extremities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Maximum ankle dorsiflexion angle, Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hallux dorsiflexion angle, Shear modulus, Passive torque, Slack angle, Stretch tolerance	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactChisato Okuizumi

Sapporo Medical University Graduate School Division of Biomechanics&Sports Orthopedics, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

okuizumi@sapmed.ac.jp011-611-2111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026