New ankle exercises could speed up recovery after fracture surgery
NCT ID NCT07173088
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study compares two physical therapy programs for people recovering from ankle fracture surgery. One group gets standard rehab, while the other adds special ankle muscle power exercises. Researchers want to see if the extra exercises help improve muscle function, walking, and stair climbing. The study involves 60 adults aged 18-50 and will track adherence, satisfaction, and physical performance over several months.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Ankle Muscle Power (AMP) program (physical therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better physical therapy approach to help people regain ankle strength and function faster after a fracture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added exercises may not provide significant benefit over standard care.
Conditions
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