Effect of Ankle Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Functional Balance of Elderly Adults

Cho, Byung-Jun; Ko, Taesung

doi:10.1589/jpts.24.331

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“…Vaillant et al [ 25 ] show significant improvement in TUG after 20-min massage and mobilization of the foot and ankle joints in elderly adults, with the different mean change about 0.7 s when compared with the placebo protocol group. Cho et al [ 42 ] also show significant improvement in TUG after ankle joint mobilization for 4 weeks, 3 times a week with 2 min per sessions, with different mean change 2.54 s when compared with the control group. In contrast, Pertille et al [ 43 ] reported non-significant improvement in the TUG after 3 sets of 30-s ankle joint mobilization in elderly women.…”

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Effects of Thai Foot Massage on Balance Performance in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Parallel-Controlled Trial

Chatchawan

Eungpinichpong

Plandee

et al. 2015

Med Sci Monit Basic Res

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BackgroundPeripheral neuropathy is the most common complications of diabetic patients and leads to loss of plantar cutaneous sensation, movement perception, and body balance. Thai foot massage is an alternative therapy to improve balance. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Thai foot massage on balance performance in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy.Material/MethodsSixty patients with type-2 diabetes were recruited and randomly assigned into either the Thai foot massage or control groups. The Thai foot massage group received a modified Thai traditional foot massage for 30 min, 3 days per week for 2 weeks. We measured timed up and go (TUG), one leg stance: OLS), the range of motion (ROM) of the foot, and foot sensation (SWMT) before treatment, after the first single session, and after the 2-week treatment.ResultsAfter the single treatment session, only the Thai foot massage group showed a significant improvement in TUG. After the 2-week treatment, both Thai foot massage and control groups showed a significant improvement of TUG and OLS (P<0.05); however, when comparing between 2 groups, the Thai foot massage group showed better improvement in TUG than the control group (p<0.05). The Thai foot massage group also showed significant improvements in ROM and SWMT after the 2-week treatment.ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that Thai foot massage is a viable alternative treatment for balance performance, ROM of the foot, and the foot sensation in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy.

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Effects of Thai Foot Massage on Balance Performance in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Parallel-Controlled Trial

Chatchawan

Eungpinichpong

Plandee

et al. 2015

Med Sci Monit Basic Res

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“…Another factor that may have contributed to this correlation is the fact that ankle mobility is also related to functional balance in the elderly59 ) . The walk test is widely used to evaluate the physical ability of the elderly to predict morbidity and mortality, follow the evolution of diseases, assist in creating a functional profile of different population groups, generate evaluative parameters before and after therapeutic interventions, and develop recommendations for safe and effective exercises60 ) .…”

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Functional Capacity of Oldest Old Living in a Long-stay Institution in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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[Purpose] A significant increase in the number of oldest old has occurred worldwide. The aim of this study was to characterize the functional capacity of the oldest old residents in a long-stay institution in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [Subjects and Methods] All participants were evaluated according to the following metrics: anthropometry, body composition (bioelectrical impedance), handgrip strength, balance (Berg scale and stabilometry), ankle mobility (electrogoniometry), physical capacity (six-minute walk test), quality of life (WHOQOL-OLD), and dietary habits (questionnaire). [Results] Twenty elderly subjects with a mean age of 85.75 ± 5.22 years and a mean fat percentage of 39.02 ± 5.49% participated in the study. The group at risk of falls (n = 8) had a lower handgrip strength and walked a shorter distance over the course of six minutes compared with the group not at risk of falls. The obese group (n = 15) had higher values for stabilometric variables than the nonobese group. There was a positive and significant correlation between ankle joint mobility and physical capacity (r = 0.47). [Conclusion] High values for obesity and low values for handgrip strength and physical capacity were associated with worse body balance. Low values for ankle mobility were also associated with worse physical capacity in this population.

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“…There were signifi cant differences in the manual therapy group in ankle ROM (7 ° talocrural increase), TUG test (2.88-second decrease), single leg balance, and lateral reach test. 30 There were no signifi cant differences in the control group. On the basis of other studies noting the impact of joint mobilization on the proprioception system, 31 -33 the authors presume that the signifi cant differences between the manual therapy and the control group arise from mobilization of the talocrural joint, affecting standing ability by stimulating proprioception of the ankle joint.…”

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“…The need for ankle ROM in postural control is well documented. 28 , 29 In 2012, Cho et al 30 researched the effect of joint mobilization on ankle ROM and functional balance in elderly adults. Anterior and posterior glide Grade III mobilizations of the talocrural joint in anterior and posterior glides were performed for 30 seconds per mobilization, 3 times a week for 4 weeks.…”

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Balance Retraining in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Mulligan

Tschoepe

Smith

2014

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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Effect of Ankle Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Functional Balance of Elderly Adults

Cited by 16 publications

References 21 publications

Effects of Thai Foot Massage on Balance Performance in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Parallel-Controlled Trial

Effects of Thai Foot Massage on Balance Performance in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Parallel-Controlled Trial

Functional Capacity of Oldest Old Living in a Long-stay Institution in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Balance Retraining in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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