calf muscle tightness muscle tightness, ankle dorsiflexion, Weight Bearing Lunge Test
Conditions
Interventions
Participants with calf muscle tightness, defined as ankle dorsiflexion range of motion less than 10 degree, measured using a goniometer,Participants with calf muscle tightness, defined as ankle dorsif
Subjects with calf muscle tightness,Subjects without calf muscle tightness
Sponsors
Uraiwan Chatchawan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female participants aged 18 to 40 years 2. Individuals with or without calf muscle tightness 3. Able to understand and follow simple instructions and able to read and understand Thai language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they have a history of the following conditions: 1. Tightness or pain in the muscles or joints of the back or lower limbs (hip, knee, or ankle) with a pain score of 7 or higher. 2. Musculoskeletal disorders, such as low back pain, leg muscle strain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or acute plantar fasciitis. 3. Severe vascular diseases (e.g., deep vein thrombosis or arterial insufficiency), identified from medical history or current symptoms such as asymmetrical leg swelling, abnormal skin color of the lower legs, numbness, or tenderness in the calf. 4. Observable deformities of the lower limb joints (hip, knee, ankle, or foot), including pes cavus (high arch), flat feet, genu valgum, genu varum, or abnormal hip alignment (internal or external rotation), assessed through observation. 5. A history of accidents or surgery involving the lower limbs (hip, knee, ankle, or foot). 6. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 7. Chronic ankle instability assessed using a questionnaire. 8. Have a history of disorders or diseases obtained from the following history:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion three times Weight Bearing Lunge Test: WBLT | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Calf Muscle Tightness three times Goniometer (degree),pain intensity three times Numeric rating scale (NRS) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactUraiwan Chatchawan
Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Outcome results
None listed