Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Part of paid clinical trials in Loma Linda, California.

Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Study ID
NCT05285007
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 59 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Mobilization with Movement — OTHER
    Participants will be lunging on a box with posterior ankle glide of 10 seconds times 5 sets. They will have 30 seconds rest between trials. Participant will have their ankle taped and then walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace for 5 minutes.
  • No mobilization with movement and education — OTHER
    Participants ankle will not be taped and they will walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and receive education.

Study Details

The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 2, 2022
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2026
Completion
May 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Primary Intervention Group
    The experimental group will receive two interventions to increase dorsiflexion range of motion.
  • Active Comparator: Minimal Intervention Group
    The minimal intervention group will read and infographic and complete 5 minutes of treadmill walking.

Primary Outcome Measure

Weight bearing lunge test [ Time Frame: change between baseline and post intervention on Day 1 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Loma Linda UniversityLoma LindaCalifornia92350
Everett Lohman, DSc
[email protected]
909-558-4632

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