The Acute Effect of Posterior Talar Glide Mobilization on Weight Bearing Dorsiflexion Range of Motion and Walking Speed : A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

Movement Combined with Weight-Shifting Mobilisation The therapist applies a continuous posteroanterior gliding force to the tibia via the strap by shifting their weight backwards. This technique functionally mimics the posterior gliding mechanism of the talus. The patient is asked to perform a slow dorsiflexion to the end of their range of motion. During this, the therapist maintains the posterior gliding force on the talus. Once the end point is reached, the gliding force is maintained for 10 seconds. One set of 10 repetitions of mobilisation is performed. \- Movement Combined with Mobilisation Without Weight Shifting The participant lies supine with the tibia in contact with the treatment table, whilst the foot and ankle are left free at the edge of the table. The ankle is stabilised with a non-elastic band, and the therapist applies posterior glide to the talus.

Both mobilisation techniques and positions were explained to the participants; however, although the therapist assumed the glide position, no sliding movement was performed, and the participants were held in that position for 10 seconds. Posterior talar glide mobilisation and dorsiflexion measurements were performed on both the affected and unaffected ankles. All measurements will be repeated three times each-before and after treatment-and the average values will be recorded.