The Effect of Manipulation on Dysfunction of the Talo-crural Joint

The Effect of Manipulation on Dysfunction of the Talo-crural Joint- a Clinical Randomised Trial

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01121952

Enrollment

Registered

2010-05-12

Start date

2009-11-30

Completion date

2010-04-30

Last updated

2010-05-12

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Conditions

Other Biomechanical Lesions, Talo-crural Joint Dysfunction

Keywords

Ankle joint, Talo-crural joint, Vertical jump, Chiropractic manipulation (HVLA), ROM, Proprioception, Pain

Brief summary

The purpose of this trial was to explore the effects of chiropractic manipulation in patients with talo-crural joint dysfunction.

Detailed description

Ankle sprains is one of the most common problems in clinical practice, mostly due to loss of mobility. Factors affecting the mobility of the joints may be due to muscle tension, ligamentous or anatomical anomalies. Research over the last years have reported a scarce of trials investigating chiropractic treatment of the ankle joint. Previous studies have focused on investigating ROM and proprioception. This study aimed to determine whether a single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint altered ankle function in subjects with dysfunction of the talo-crural joint.

Interventions

OTHERChiropractic (HVLA) manipulation

Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA long axis) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint, once a week during a three week period

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

16 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* First league handball player * Talo-crural joint dysfunction * Age \>16 yrs

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with a history of recent trauma or previous operations with remaining fixation material in the foot or ankle

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system	Day 1	First assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo)

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system	Week one	Second assessment: Active or placebo treatment if needed

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026