
Foot & Ankle
Anterior to posterior talocrural joint mobilizations provides no benefit for ankle sprains
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J Man Manip Ther. 2011 May;19(2):76-83. doi: 10.1179/2042618610Y.0000000005
17 patients were randomized to investigate the effects of a single bout of anterior to posterior (AP) talocrural joint mobilization for acute lateral ankle sprains. Patients received either a single 30-second bout of grade III AP talocrural joint mobilization or no intervention and were assessed after the first 24 hours. A single bout of AP talocrural joint mobilizations was revealed to have no immediate effect on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), posterior talar translation, or self-reported function; however, an immediate effect on pain perception was observed.
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