Inferior tibiofibular joint mobilization with movement and taping does not improve chronic ankle dorsiflexion stiffness: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

The results could not support that a single session of ITFMWM modifies MAS or the clinical outcomes compared to placebo treatment. Furthermore, injured MAS does not differ from non-injured MAS in chronic ankle dorsiflexion stiffness. Further studies should assess subjects' responsiveness concerning the Mulligan concept and focus on a medium- to long-term follow-up.