Randomised controlled trial of stretching for contracture after ankle fracture

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/211254

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Restricted ankle motion (contracture) commonly occurs after cast immobilisation following ankle fracture. The prevalence of contracture could be as high as 77% immediately following cast removal. This interferes with tasks such as walking and stair climbing, and can result in significant disability. While physiotherapists regularly treat contracture after ankle fracture, the efficacy of specific treatment programs has not been established. This project aims to determine the effectiveness of two commonly used stretching programs for contracture after ankle fracture initially treated with cast immobilisation. Stretches of short and long duration will be compared to a no stretch condition. The study will determine the effects of these interventions on ankle flexibility, ability to perform everyday tasks (eg, walking), self-ratings of disability and pain.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 01-01-2003

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $55,220.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Rehabilitation And Therapy: Occupational And Physical

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

contracture | exercise therapy | fracture | fractures | immobilisation | physiotherapy | randomised controlled trial | rehabilitation

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