title: Immediate effect of a single anteroposterior talus mobilization on dorsiflexion range of motion in participants with orthopedic dysfunction of the ankle and foot.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of a single anteroposterior mobilization of the talus on the active dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) in participants with different orthopedic foot and ankle injuries.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study included 30 male and female participants aged 18 to 50 years with unilateral orthopedic foot and ankle dysfunction. All participants underwent 3 sets of active dorsiflexion ROM measurement in both ankles. Measurements included baseline, post-first treatment, and post-second treatment values. Participants received either joint mobilization or manual contact (control) on the affected ankle. Active dorsiflexion ROM was assessed using a biplanar goniometer with participants in the prone position and 90° of knee flexion.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Both groups (joint mobilization and manual contact) showed increased active dorsiflexion ROM. However, the mean difference of dorsiflexion measurements before and after mobilization was greater than before and after control treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A single session of articular mobilization of the talus did not significantly increase dorsiflexion ROM in participants with orthopedic dysfunctions of the ankle and foot compared with a manual contact procedure.
authors.affiliation: Post-Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciana Mundim
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Teixeira
authors.forename: Tatiana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pires
authors.forename: Rafael Duarte
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Marcos Antônio
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: de Resende
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013628:Talus; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Ankle; Joint Range of Motion; Manual Therapy; Mobilization