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First received: November 04, 2024

Clinical Trial: The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Lower Extremity Biomechanics

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Effect of a Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness

Brief Summary: Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion.According to the Kendall & McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal range of motion for ankle dorsiflexion is 20° when the knee joint is in extension and can approach 30° when the knee joint is flexed due to relaxation of the gastrocnemius.In the mid-stance phase of gait, it is observed that the ankle joint allows 8-10° dorsi flexion movement.In this study,…

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