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The effects of aging on the ankle joint will contribute negatively to balance in the elderly. Manual therapy is a technique that is usually used to treat ankle arthrokinematics, although there is little literature on this population. This study seeks to investigate the effects that a mobilization on the ankle will produce in order to improve its joint range and if the balance of the older adult improves after the intervention.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Therapy | Experimental | 6 sessions of ankle manual therapy |
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| Control | No Intervention | No intervention |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Therapy | Procedure | AP ankle mobilization |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Test Up and Go | It is a test in which the functional mobility of the participant is measured. | Change from baseline to day 21 |
| One Leg Balance Test | The time that the participant can be with monopodal support is measured | Change from baseline to day 21 |
| Functional Reach Test | It measures the ability to move the center of gravity forward without losing balance. | Change from baseline to day 21 |
| Analysis of Center of Pressure | Measurement of the displacement of the center of pressures using a Pressure Platform. | Change from baseline to day 21 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Active ankle range of movement | Measurement of the total active joint range of the ankle in discharge with a goniometer. | Change from baseline to day 21 |
| Weight Bearing Dorsiflexion Lunge Test |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| David Hernández-Guillén, PT | Study Principal Investigator | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de Valencia | Valencia | 46010 | Spain |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D026201 | Musculoskeletal Manipulations |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
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Measurement of dorsiflexion of the ankle under load with an inclinometer.
| Change from baseline to day 21 |
| Falls Efficacy Scale | Scale that measures the worry of suffering a fall. | Change from baseline to day 21 |
| Assessment of ankle plantar flexion muscle strength | Measurement of the strength of the plantar flexion of the ankle with a dynamometer. | Change from baseline to day 21 |