Deviations in gait metrics in patients with chronic ankle instability: a case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gait metric alterations have been previously reported in patients suffering from chronic ankle instability (CAI). Previous studies of gait in this population have been comprised of relatively small cohorts, and the findings of these studies are not uniform. The objective of the present study was to examine spatiotemporal gait metrics in patients with CAI and examine the relationship between self-reported disease severity and the magnitude of gait abnormalities.

Methods

Forty-four patients with CAI were identified and compared to 53 healthy controls. Patients were evaluated with spatiotemporal gait analysis via a computerized mat and with the Short Form (SF) - 36 health survey.

Results

Patients with CAI were found to walk with approximately 16% slower walkin

SUBMITTER: Gigi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4316404 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature