Effects of a proximal or distal tibiofibular joint manipulation on ankle range of motion and functional outcomes in individuals with chronic ankle instability

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 42, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 125-134

  Beazell, James R ^a   Grindstaff, Terry L ^b   Sauer, Lindsay D ^a   Magrum, Eric M ^a   Ingersoll, Christopher D ^c   Hertel, Jay ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA   (United States)

^b CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Ankle sprain; CAI; Manual therapy; Mobilization

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856635729     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2012.3729     Document Type: Article

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