The Influence of Talocrural Manipulation on Proprioception in Stroke

Launched by BITLIS EREN UNIVERSITY · Feb 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a specific type of treatment called talocrural joint manipulation can help improve ankle awareness (or proprioception) in people who have had a stroke. Proprioception is the ability to sense where your body parts are without looking at them, which is important for movement and balance. The study aims to see if this treatment can make a difference for patients who are recovering from a stroke.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be between 45 and 75 years old and must have had their stroke at least two months prior. They should also have a good mental understanding, as shown by a test score of 24 or higher. However, some individuals may not be able to participate if they have certain conditions, like severe arthritis in their legs or other serious health issues. If you join the trial, you can expect to receive the joint manipulation treatment and take part in assessments to measure any changes in your ankle awareness. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to contribute valuable information about recovery after a stroke.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Two months or longer elapsed since the stroke,
• • 2. A Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher,
• • 3. Being between 45 and 75 years of age,
• • 4. Having a Brunnstrom stage of 4 or above
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. The presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremity,
• • 2. The presence of cancer or diabetic neuropathy,
• • 3. The presence of vestibular disorder,
• • 4. The presence of lower extremity ulceration or amputation,
• • 5. Hemodynamic instability,
• • 6. The presence of other neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease),
• • 7. Having experienced an acute lower extremity injury in the last six weeks,
• • 8. History of lower extremity surgery
• • 9. Lack of available range of motion values required for the ankle proprioception test