Effects of ankle joint mobilization on dynamic balance muscle activity and dynamic balance in persons with chronic ankle instability - Feasibility of a cross-over study

Zesiger, Larissa; Rogan, Slavko; Taeymans, Jan; Eichelberger, Patric (2024). Effects of ankle joint mobilization on dynamic balance muscle activity and dynamic balance in persons with chronic ankle instability - Feasibility of a cross-over study Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 39, pp. 469-475. ELSEVIER 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.020

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Introduction Studies with focus on effects of manual therapy techniques on postural control and muscle activity in patients with chronic ankle instability (are lacking. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a planned cross-over study to assess efficacy of manual therapy techniques applications in patients with chronic ankle instability. Methods This feasibility study used a randomized controlled, blinded assessor cross-over design. Criteria of success under evaluation were adherence and attrition rates and adverse events. while preliminary treatment effects of manual therapy techniques on muscular activity (measured by surface electromyography) and on dynamic balance (measured by time to stabilization test) were secondary aims. Results Thirteen participants (mean age: 24.4 ± 3.8 years) with chronic ankle instability volunteered in this feasibility study. Success criteria showed a high adherence (98.7%) and low attrition (0%). No missing data were reported but four out of 26 data sets could not be used for statistical analysis because of non-readability of the recorded data. Preliminary treatment effect showed divergent results for surface electromyography and time to stabilization. One significant result (p = 0.03, ES = 1.48) in peroneus longus muscle activity after jump landing between 30 and 60 ms could be determined. Conclusions This study showed that the study protocol is feasible but should be modified by offering participants the opportunity to familiarize to the jumps and to the test repetitions. This study generates better understanding of manual therapy techniques for patients with chronic ankle instability

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	School of Health Professions School of Health Professions > Physiotherapy School of Health Professions > Physiotherapy > Foot Biomechanics and Technology
Name:	Zesiger, Larissa; Rogan, Slavko0000-0003-0865-2575; Taeymans, Jan0000-0003-1583-4043 and Eichelberger, Patric0000-0003-2223-6113
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
ISSN:	1360-8592
Publisher:	ELSEVIER
Language:	English
Submitter:	Slavko Rogan
Date Deposited:	27 Mar 2024 12:42
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2024 12:42
Publisher DOI:	10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.020
Related URLs:	Publication
ARBOR DOI:	10.24451/arbor.21693
URI:	https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/21693