Quick ankle trick may boost walking speed
NCT ID NCT07493083
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a hands-on technique called posterior talar glide mobilization can immediately improve ankle flexibility and walking speed. Sixty healthy adults aged 18-45 will receive either the real mobilization or a sham version. Researchers will measure ankle range of motion and walking speed right after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Posterior talar glide mobilization (a manual therapy technique)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this technique could be used to quickly improve ankle flexibility and walking speed in people with ankle stiffness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy volunteers, not patients. The effect may be small or no better than a sham procedure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hasan Kalyoncu University
Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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