Hormonal Fluctuation and Ankle Instability in Women-Is There a Correlation?

ABSTRACT:

Background

With higher incidences of ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability in women, it has been postulated that hormonal modulation and ligamentous laxity influences injury propensity. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of hormonal fluctuation on ankle stability and ligamentous laxity and their potential contribution to injury propensity in the female athlete.

Methods

In November 2023, a systematic review of the MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed following PRISMA guidelines. Articles were included if they were published after the year 2000, evaluated outcomes related to the impact of hormones on ankle stability in healthy patients, and included menstrual tracking. The following search terms were used: "(sex or gender) AND

SUBMITTER: Hartman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603572 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature