Holland, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-9562, Hughes, J. and De Ste Croix, M.B.A
(2020)
Acute Effects of Increased Joint Mobilization Treatment Duration on Ankle Function and Dynamic Postural Control in Female Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 8 (6).
Article no. 2325967120927371.
ISSN 2325-9671
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Abstract
Background:: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is linked to mechanical and functional insufficiencies. Joint mobilization is purported to be effective at treating these deficits. Purpose:: To examine the effect of different treatment durations of a grade IV anterior-to-posterior ankle joint mobilization on weightbearing dorsiflexion range of motion (WB-DFROM), posterior talar glide (PG), and dynamic postural control in individuals with CAI. Study Design:: Controlled laboratory study. Methods:: A total of 48 female athletes (mean age, 22.8 ± 4.8 years) with unilateral CAI participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment conditions: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 120 seconds. Treatment was provided to the injured limb on 3 separate occasions 48 hours apart and consisted of a Maitland grade IV anterior-to-posterior talar joint mobilization based on the participant’s initial group assignment. WB-DFROM; PG; and the anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL) reach directions of the Star Excursion Balance Test were measured bilaterally before and after each treatment. The uninjured limb acted as a control. Data were analyzed using 2-way mixed-model analyses of variance, and effect sizes were calculated through use of Hedges g. Results:: Significant differences were detected after all treatment sessions for all outcome measures (P ≤ .001) and between treatment groups after sessions 1, 2, and 3 for all outcome measures (P ≤ .001). Effect sizes were very large or huge for all treatment groups for WB-DFROM, PG, and ANT reach direction. Substantial variation was found in effect sizes for PM and PL measures. Conclusion:: Accessory mobilization is an effective treatment to induce acute changes in ankle motion and dynamic postural control in patients with CAI, with longer treatment durations conferring greater improvements. Clinical Relevance:: This study adds clarity to the use of joint mobilization treatments and will add to the current clinical practice strategy for patients with CAI.
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Additional Information: | The full-text of the online published article can be accessed via the official URL. © The Author(s) 2020. This open-access article is published and distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial - No Derivatives License (https://creativecommons.org/ |
Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | chronic ankle instability, mobilization, Maitland, dorsiflexion, manual therapy |
Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QP Physiology |
Divisions: | College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Sport and Exercise Science |
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Copyright Info: | Open access article |
SWORD Depositor: | Prof. Pub Router |
Depositing User: | Dr Christopher Holland |
Date Deposited: | 24 Jun 2020 09:13 |
Last Modified: | 09 Feb 2024 04:00 |
URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/9532 |
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