The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain

The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain in Young Adults.

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01249573

Enrollment

Registered

2010-11-30

Start date

2010-10-31

Completion date

2011-05-31

Last updated

2011-06-10

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Conditions

Acute Ankle Distortion

Keywords

fascia therapy, transcutaneous fibrolysis, acute ankle distortion

Brief summary

This study investigates the immediate effect of fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis in the treatment of an acute ankle sprain. These treatments will be compared to a placebo group.

Detailed description

Ankle sprain is the most occurring sport related injury. In spite of the high prevalence of this injury and the often residual symptoms, there is a large variety in diagnostic approach and therapeutic protocols. Concerning the treatment of an acute ankle sprain, it remains a challenge to minimize injury consequences on short and long term. In this study we investigate the immediate effect of two therapeutic techniques: fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis. They will be compared to a third group, who receives a placebo treatment. Muscle strength, muscle vascularisation, muscle tenderness and joint position sense are measured before and after treatment. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the knowledge of treating acute ankle sprains.

Interventions

OTHERfascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis

fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis as treatment for an acute ankle distortion

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* acute ankle sprain

Exclusion criteria

* none

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
effect of fascia therapy	baseline measurements and within 1 hour after treatment	The effect of fascia therapy on an acute ankle distortion. Measurement of muscle power, muscle saturation, joint position sense, tenderness and disability questionnaires.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
complaints registration	baseline, 1 hour after treatment and 3 days later	Self-assessed complaints registration.

Countries

Belgium

Outcome results

None listed

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