Physical activity levels among rural adolescents with a history of ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability.

ABSTRACT: Ankle sprains and their common sequalae are thought to negatively affect physical activity levels and health-related quality of life among active populations, but limited evidence has described this among younger populations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence rate of ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability among rural adolescents and subsequently compare their physical activity levels based on ankle injury status. The study was conducted in a rural high school in North Carolina. High school students completed an online survey that assessed ankle injury history, perception of ankle instability and function, and physical activity. Respondents were categorized into one of four groups based on ankle injury history and complaints of instability: 1) uninjured (no history of injury)

SUBMITTER: Holland B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6490934 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature