Clinical Trial: Comparison Between Two Mobilization Techniques of Ankle on Balance in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Comparison Between Two Mobilization Techniques With and Without Ankle Thrust on Balance in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability

Brief Summary: The ankle joint is often affected by injuries, especially lateral sprains, often leading to chronic instability. Joint mobilization techniques seem to influence the sense of joint positioning. The objective of the study is to compare mobilization techniques in the balance of athletes with chronic ankle instability. A randomized clinical trial with participants allocated in three groups: Talocrural manipulation, mobilization with movement and placebo will be assessed in their primary endpoints and secondary balance and dorsiflexion range of motion respectively.