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Biomechanics of ankle instability. Part 2: postural sway-reaction time relationship

  • Andrew Mitchell
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that ankles with functional instability will demonstrate greater single-limb postural sway (PS) than their contralateral stable joint and stable healthy controls and to examine the relationship between single-limb postural sway and muscular reaction time to a simulated ankle sprain mechanism. Results reveal postural sway deficits in ankles with FAI. They also demonstrate a significant relationship between PL and PB reaction times and postural sway in UA. Individuals who sustain an acute ankle sprain and those with FAI require rehabilitation that improves proprioception, strengthens the evertors and dorsiflexors, and restores peroneal reaction time.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 1522-1528

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Volume 40, Issue 8)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2008

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2008

ISSN

0195-9131

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/294510
  • Scopus: 58149329148

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