The Effect of Ankle Bracing on Kinematics in Simulated Sprain and Drop Landings: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy of external ankle braces to protect against sudden inversion sprain has yet to be determined while taking into account the possible placebo effect of brace application.

Purpose

To assess the protective effect of an external ankle brace on ankle kinematics during simulated inversion sprain and single-legged drop landings among individuals with a history of unilateral lateral ankle sprain.

Hypothesis

The primary hypothesis was that active and placebo external braces would reduce inversion angle during simulated inversion sprain.

Study design

Controlled laboratory study.

Methods

Sixteen participants with ankle instability and previous sprain performed single-legged drop landings and sudden inversion tilt perturbations. Kinematics of

SUBMITTER: Agres AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6498751 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature