CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12607000220460

The effects of daily passive movements on ankle mobility in people with spinal cord injury.

Sponsor

University of Sydney

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Apr 10, 2007

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Ankle stiffness

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

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study examines whether daily passive movement exercises can improve ankle mobility, particularly in people with limited movement. This study is open to both men and women aged 18 and older. Participation involves having gentle ankle movements performed by a therapist or device each day, with regular mobility measurements.

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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.

Locations(1)

Australia

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