Objective: To investigate the immediate effect of osteopathic manipulation of talocrural joint for anterior talocrural, on static balance, in young women. Methods: Twenty women were divided into two groups: manipulation of talocrural (MTG) and control (CG). It was analyzed the anterior-posterior (Y) and mediolateral (X) displacement with open and closed eyes in a baropodometry. Results: In the intergroup analysis, the oscillation showed higher in MTG (X and Y axes), at all times, compared to CG (p<0,05). In intragroup comparisons, the MTG increased significantly in the Y axis of oscillation, after intervention, with open eyes (p<0,05). Conclusion: The manipulation of talocrural joint decreased immediately the static anteroposterior balance in GMT with his eyes open.
Postural balance; osteopathic manipulation; ankle; physical therapy modalities
