Effect of Activator-Assisted Talocrural Manipulation on Performance in Elite Volleyball Players

Participants in this group receive a sham intervention consisting of light soft tissue stroking around the talocrural joint without joint manipulation. The application mimics the duration and setup of the experimental group but does not include any mechanical stimulus.

Participants in this group receive a single session of activator-assisted manipulation using the Activator Adjustment Instrument (AAI) to the talocrural (ankle) joint. Six impulses (three anterior and three posterior) are applied with the ankle in a neutral position.