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Observational studyThe Journal of manual & manipulative therapy2024

An investigation of neurological and/or biomechanical factors underpinning the effect of a thrust manipulation on chronic ankle symptoms: an observational study.

Emily J Slaven, Nick Alarcio, Chandler Fields, Mallory Hayes, Emily Weiss, Nathanial R Eckert

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Observational study in The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Emily J SlavenKrannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Nick AlarcioKrannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Chandler FieldsKrannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Mallory HayesKrannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Emily WeissKrannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Nathanial R EckertDepartment of Kinesiology, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA.
University of Indianapolis · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnkle sprains are a commonly occurring musculoskeletal injury potentially resulting in persistent pain and/or altered motion. Thrust manipulation may serve as an interventional strategy but limited evidence exists on the mechanism(s) by which a change to symptoms might occur.

objectiveThe study sought to quantify the immediate effect of a thrust manipulation to the ankle to determine a mechanism by which change to symptoms occurred.

methodsEleven participants (6 m/5f, 26.09 ± 4.25 yrs) with a history of ankle sprain that occurred greater than three months ago with recurring pain and/or altered motion were recruited. Participants underwent neurophysiological testing to assess any pain alterations and instrumented gait analysis (IGA) for biomechanical assessment pre-post thrust manipulation to the ankle.

resultsThere were no significant differences in ankle dorsiflexion (DF) (

conclusionsAnkle sprains that result in persistent pain and/or altered motion can be impacted by a thrust manipulation which appears to act through neurophysiological mechanisms.

Indexed as

AnkleAnkle InjuriesAnkle JointHumansPainRange of Motion, ArticularAnkleneurophysiological mechanismpersistent pain

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PMID37694967
PMCPMC10956908
OpenAlexW4386593489

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