Ankle joint movement and jump performance in healthy students
This study tests whether a gentle ankle joint movement technique (called mobilization) can quickly improve how high you can jump. It is done in healthy young adults, so it may help you understand how your ankles contribute to jumping.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have not had any leg, foot, or hip injury or surgery in the last 6 months.
- You currently have no pain in your legs, feet, or back.
- You have no condition that affects your balance or movement (like a neurological or inner-ear problem).
- You have never broken your ankle or had ankle surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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