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Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with inclinometer in standing for Ankle Contracture

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Cathy F Arnot, DPT
Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediatley after intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to improve ankle flexibility in adults with limited ankle movement using a therapist-assisted technique. The treatment involves specific exercises during lunges to increase range of motion, helping to prevent future injuries.

Eligible Conditions
  • Ankle Contracture

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately after the intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Dorsiflexion range of motion
Weight bearing lunge test

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with inclinometer in standingActive Control1 Intervention
The Standing Ankle Dorsiflexion Screen (SADS) will be used as a categorical outcome measure which is a more functional way to measure ankle dorsiflexion and does not require the use of additional equipment. The participant will be instructed to stand in tandem stance, one foot directly in front of the other, and bend both knees as far as they can while keeping their heel in contact with the ground. The examiner will then use a ruler to align the posterior knee with the medial malleolus and determine the position of behind, within, or in front of the malleolus.
Group II: Weight bearing lunge testActive Control1 Intervention
The Weight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT) will be used to measure closed chain dorsiflexion in participants. A bubble inclinometer will be placed 15 cm below the tibial tuberosity for measurement during the WBLT. Participants will place their foot on a line on the floor which is perpendicular to the wall to help maintain alignment. The participant's heel will be stabilized by an examiner, and they will then be instructed to lunge forward so that their knee reaches a vertical line on the wall. The measurement will then be taken using the inclinometer placed at 15 cm below the tibial tuberosity. The examiner stabilizing the heel will hold the inclinometer in place, while another examiner ensures proper placement of the inclinometer and takes the reading. The WBLT will be completed twice and the average of the two measurements will be taken.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
223 Previous Clinical Trials
120,458 Total Patients Enrolled
Cathy F Arnot, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of South Carolina
2 Previous Clinical Trials
114 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Mobilization with movement Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05844072 — N/A
Ankle Contracture Research Study Groups: Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with inclinometer in standing, Weight bearing lunge test
Ankle Contracture Clinical Trial 2023: Mobilization with movement Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05844072 — N/A
Mobilization with movement 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05844072 — N/A
~8 spots leftby Dec 2025