Effects of a physical therapy technique on the feet on the balance of elderly

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• Last refreshed on: 29 April 2013
• Main ID: RBR-68zp3c
• Date of registration: 01/02/2012
• Primary sponsor: Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba - Brazil
• Public title: Effects of a physical therapy technique on the feet on the balance of elderly
• Scientific title: Immediate effects of mobilization of the talocrural joint on the static and dinamic balance of elderly
• Date of first enrolment: 04/04/2011
• Target sample size: 32
• Recruitment status: data analysis completed
• URL: http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-68zp3c/
• Study design: Clinical trial, dual arm, double-blind, randomized controlled

Countries of recruitment

Brazil

Contacts

• Name: Adriana Pertille
• Affiliation: Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba

• Name: Almir Dibai Filho
• Affiliation: Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 65 and 80 years;
Male or female;
Walking without assistive devices for walking;
Normal skin sensitivity in the ankles and feet;
Without cognitive impairment.
Exclusion criteria: Amputation or use of prosthetic;
Neurological sequelae;
Fractures in the lower limbs or spine after age 65;
Severe coronary artery disease;
Labyrinth disease;
Diagnosed neuropathy and foot deformity.

Age minimum: 65Y
Age maximum: 90Y
Gender: -

Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied

Balance dysfunction, Musculoskeletal diseases, Physical Therapy Modalities
E02.779

Intervention(s)

The treated group, composed of 16 elderly, underwent a grade III mobilizations in the talocrural joint of each ankle, being performed anterior and posterior displacement of the talus by a physiotherapist with mastery of the method. Were performed 3 sets of 30 seconds, 30 seconds rest between each.
The placebo group, composed of 16 elderly, was submitted only to hand contact surface on the ankle joint, leaving the therapist without applying force or perform movements.

Primary Outcome(s)

It is expected as the outcome increase in balance after joint mobilization, being assessment conducted by the Timed Up & Go Test, Functional Reach Test and Baropodometry.

Secondary Outcome(s)

It is expected as the outcome increase in range of motion of the ankle joint after joint mobilization,being assessment conducted by goniometry.

Secondary ID(s)

02/11

Source(s) of Monetary Support

Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba - Brazil

Secondary Sponsor(s)

Adriana Pertille - Brazil