Immediate Effects of Talocrural and Subtalar Joint Mobilization on Balance in the Elderly

ConclusionThese results suggested that postural control is improved in static conditions and decreased in dynamic conditions. Therapeutic mobilization of feet and ankles in the elderly provides an immediate improvement in joint range of movement in dorsal and plantar flexion. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Physiotherapy Research International - March 1, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Alain Chevutschi, Juliette D'Houwt, Vinciane Pardessus, André Thevenon Tags: Research Article Source Type: research