The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain
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Purpose
This study investigates the immediate effect of fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis in the treatment of an acute ankle sprain. These treatments will be compared to a placebo group.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Acute Ankle Distortion |
Other: fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | The Effect of Fascia Therapy and Transcutaneous Fibrolysis on Acute Ankle Sprain in Young Adults. |
- effect of fascia therapy [ Time Frame: baseline measurements and within 1 hour after treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The effect of fascia therapy on an acute ankle distortion. Measurement of muscle power, muscle saturation, joint position sense, tenderness and disability questionnaires.
- complaints registration [ Time Frame: baseline, 1 hour after treatment and 3 days later ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Self-assessed complaints registration.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 60 |
| Study Start Date: | October 2010 |
| Study Completion Date: | May 2011 |
| Primary Completion Date: | March 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: fascia therapy
arm where fascia therapy is used as a treatment for an acute ankle distortion
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Other: fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis
fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis as treatment for an acute ankle distortion
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Experimental: transcutaneous fibrolysis
arm where transcutaneous fibrolysis is used as a treatment for an acute ankle distortion
|
Other: fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis
fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis as treatment for an acute ankle distortion
|
|
Placebo Comparator: placebo
arm where placebo therapy is used as a treatment for an acute ankle distortion
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Other: fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis
fascia therapy or transcutaneous fibrolysis as treatment for an acute ankle distortion
|
Detailed Description:
Ankle sprain is the most occurring sport related injury. In spite of the high prevalence of this injury and the often residual symptoms, there is a large variety in diagnostic approach and therapeutic protocols. Concerning the treatment of an acute ankle sprain, it remains a challenge to minimize injury consequences on short and long term.
In this study we investigate the immediate effect of two therapeutic techniques: fascia therapy and transcutaneous fibrolysis. They will be compared to a third group, who receives a placebo treatment. Muscle strength, muscle vascularisation, muscle tenderness and joint position sense are measured before and after treatment.
The purpose of this study is to contribute to the knowledge of treating acute ankle sprains.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- acute ankle sprain
Exclusion Criteria:
- none
Contacts and Locations More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Prof. Dr. Philip Roosen, University Ghent |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01249573 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | EC/2010/580 |
| Study First Received: | October 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated: | June 9, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | Belgium: Ethics Committee |
Keywords provided by University Ghent:
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fascia therapy transcutaneous fibrolysis acute ankle distortion |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013