Mulligan Movement for Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial enrolls adults with grade I or II lateral ankle sprains that occurred within 6 weeks, with a subset within 2 weeks of injury. Participants are assigned to either MWM delivered by trained physiotherapists or usual-care rehabilitation. The MWM group receives up to six sessions (twice weekly) where three techniques are tested in a randomized order and chosen based on a pain-free immediate response. Outcomes include range of motion, pain with weight-bearing, joint mechanics, balance, strength, and self-reported function, assessed at baseline, 3 weeks, and 3 months. The study aims to determine the clinical specificity and potential benefit of MWM for acute ankle sprains.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Grade I or II lateral ankle sprain Index lateral ankle sprain occurring less than 6 weeks before enrollment Age 18 years or older No fracture associated with the index lateral ankle sprain No immobilization in a plaster cast Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Grade III lateral ankle sprain Index lateral ankle sprain occurring 6 weeks or more before enrollment Additional lower-limb musculoskeletal disorder or injury incompatible with study participation Neurological disorder Severe hypertension Renal disease Cardiorespiratory disorder Sickle cell disease Arterial calcification Varicose veins Current anticoagulant treatment Current risk of or history of deep-vein thrombosis Fragile skin Previous surgery affecting sports performance

Where it's running

• FYKI Sports
  Gistoux, Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anh Phong Nguyen, PhD — CIRRIS ULaval
• Study coordinator: Hugo Bogaerts, MSc
• Email: hugo.bogaerts@uclouvain.be
• Phone: +32473954283

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.