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Measure the effect of a common used ankle manipulation on ligament length in the ankle.
The purpose of this study is to determine what the effect of a common ankle manipulation on the supporting ligaments of the ankle.
Design: The researchers will conduct a quasi-experimental study with a method of convenience sampling. The design of this study will allow to determine what the direct effect of a common a commonly used physical therapy ankle manipulation is on the length of the soft tissue connection between the smaller bone in the lower leg and the heel bone and the smaller bone in the leg and the ankle bone.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Subject group | Other | Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Distraction thrust manipulation | Procedure | Distraction thrust manipulation of the talocural joint in supine position |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Tendon length | Change in ankle ligament length in millimeters measured by a method of musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging | Measure 1 prior to manipulation. Measure 2 immediately after manipulation, within 5 minutes (the same day) |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Rob Sillevis | FGCU Assistent Professor | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Integrated Therapy Practice PC | Cape Coral | Florida | 33914 | United States |
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Pretest post test study design
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