Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

NCT05285007 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-02-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.

Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Mobilization with Movement

Participants will be lunging on a box with posterior ankle glide of 10 seconds times 5 sets. They will have 30 seconds rest between trials. Participant will have their ankle taped and then walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace for 5 minutes.

OTHER

No mobilization with movement and education

Participants ankle will not be taped and they will walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and receive education.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Loma Linda University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Everett Lohman, Dsc · Loma Linda University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
59 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-02
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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