Balance dysfunction, Musculoskeletal diseases, Physical Therapy Modalities
Conditions
Interventions
The treated group, composed of 16 elderly, underwent a grade III mobilizations in the talocrural joint of each ankle, being performed anterior and posterior displacement of the talus by a physiotherap
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E02.779
Sponsors
Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Adriana Pertille
Eligibility
Age
65 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 65 and 80 years; Male or female; Walking without assistive devices for walking; Normal skin sensitivity in the ankles and feet; Without cognitive impairment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Amputation or use of prosthetic; Neurological sequelae; Fractures in the lower limbs or spine after age 65; Severe coronary artery disease; Labyrinth disease; Diagnosed neuropathy and foot deformity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected as the outcome increase in balance after joint mobilization, being assessment conducted by the Timed Up & Go Test, Functional Reach Test and Baropodometry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected as the outcome increase in range of motion of the ankle joint after joint mobilization,being assessment conducted by goniometry. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAlmir;Adriana Dibai Filho;Pertille
Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba;Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Outcome results
None listed