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Effect of Activator-Assisted Talocrural Manipulation on Performance in Elite Volleyball Players

NCT07072260 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-07-18

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the acute effects of activator-assisted talocrural joint manipulation on joint range of motion, dynamic balance, vertical and horizontal jump performance, and weight transfer parameters in elite male volleyball players aged 18-25. The study compares a manipulation group with a sham control group and assesses performance metrics before and after the intervention.

Conditions

  • Joint Manipulation
  • Range of Motion
  • Athletic Performance
  • Sports
  • Balance
  • Jumping Performance
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Postural Balance
  • Motor Activity
  • Volleyball

Interventions

OTHER

Sham Stroking

Participants in this group receive a sham intervention consisting of light soft tissue stroking around the talocrural joint without joint manipulation. The application mimics the duration and setup of the experimental group but does not include any mechanical stimulus.

OTHER

Activator Manipulation

Participants in this group receive a single session of activator-assisted manipulation using the Activator Adjustment Instrument (AAI) to the talocrural (ankle) joint. Six impulses (three anterior and three posterior) are applied with the ankle in a neutral position.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-10
Primary Completion
2025-05-20
Completion
2025-05-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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