The effects of daily passive movements on ankle mobility in people with spinal cord injury.
University of Sydney
20 participants
Apr 10, 2007
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
A randomised within-subjects design will be used to determine the effect of regular passive movements on the ankle. One ankle of each subject will receive 20 minutes of passive movements, five days a week for 6 months. The other ankle will not receive passive movements. The primary outcome measure is passive ankle dorsiflexion with the application of 17Nm torque. All measurements will be taken by blinded assessors.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- have sustained a spinal cord injury2. have grade 1/5 strength or less around both knees and ankles3. have at least 15 degrees movement in both ankles4. have signs of ankle stiffness.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Subjects will be excluded if:1. their carers are unable to provide intervention2. they ambulate.
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Interventions
The experimental ankle of each subject will receive 20 minutes of passive movements, five days a week for 6 months.
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ACTRN12607000220460