The Influence of Talocrural Manipulation on Proprioception in Stroke
The Effect of Talocrural Joint Manipulation on Ankle Proprioception in Post-Stroke Patients
Bitlis Eren University
26 participants
Apr 14, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of talocrural joint manipulation on the ankle proprioception of patients with stroke.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Two months or longer elapsed since the stroke,
- A Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher,
- Being between 45 and 75 years of age,
- Having a Brunnstrom stage of 4 or above
Exclusion Criteria9
- The presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremity,
- The presence of cancer or diabetic neuropathy,
- The presence of vestibular disorder,
- The presence of lower extremity ulceration or amputation,
- Hemodynamic instability,
- The presence of other neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease),
- Having experienced an acute lower extremity injury in the last six weeks,
- History of lower extremity surgery
- Lack of available range of motion values required for the ankle proprioception test
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Interventions
This intervention is a classic method used to evaluate the effect of talocrural joint manipulation.
This technique, aiming to increase ankle dorsiflexion and mechanoreceptor activation, is based on the application of high velocity low amplitude traction to the joint.
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NCT06849076