Effects of anterior to posterior joint mobilizations in individuals with subacute lateral ankle sprains

Decreased dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) and restricted posterior talar glide on the tibia are common impairments in individuals following ankle sprain. Anterior to posterior (AP) mobilization of the talocrural joint are indicated to address restricted posterior talar glide arthrokinematics.
The purposes of this dissertation were threefold; 1) determine the effects of grade IV AP talocrural joint mobilization on osteokinematic and arthrokinematic function in patients with subacute ankle sprain 2) to determine the relationship between dorsiflexion range of motion and posterior talar displacement in patients with subacute ankle sprain 3) to determine the relationship between manual and instrumented measures of laxity in patients with subacute lateral ankle sprain.
Standard therapy that incorporates stretching, strengthening and balance improves dorsiflexion ROM, posterior talar glide, and self-reported function following ankle sprain.