Plantar massage or ankle mobilization do not alter gait biomechanics in those with chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is characterized by persistent neuromechanical impairments following an initial lateral ankle sprain. Ankle joint mobilization and plantar massage have improved the range of motion and static postural control in those with CAI. This study aimed to determine the impact of two-week joint mobilization and plantar massage interventions on gait kinematics and kinetics in individuals with CAI.

Methods

A single-blind randomized trial was conducted with 60 participants with CAI, randomized into three groups: joint mobilization (n = 20), plantar massage (n = 20), and control (n = 20). The two treatment groups received six 5-min sessions manual therapy over a 2-week, while the control group received no intervention. Gait

SUBMITTER: Alamri R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578414 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature