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Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with inclinometer in standing for Ankle Contracture
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Led By Cathy F Arnot, DPT
Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial 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 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately after the intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately after the intervention
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
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have trouble moving your ankles upward, and can't lift them more than 20 degrees while standing.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with inclinometer in standing
- Group 2: Weight bearing lunge test
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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