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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Hasan Kalyoncu University
Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)