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Effect of Braces on Performance in the Context of Chronic Ankle Instability. Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:145-154. [PMID: 36822684 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Ankle braces are commonly recommended for prevention of ankle sprains, especially secondary sprains, rehabilitation, and return to normal activity or sport after injury. One common resistance to use is the feeling that braces will impede functional performance. For people with chronic ankle instability, the limited research indicates that the use of semirigid, lace-up, or soft-shell braces will not affect, and in some cases, may enhance performance. Activities that could be enhanced are jumping, hopping, and dynamic balance.
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Lv S, Chen Y, Liu M, Qin L, Liu Z, Liu W, Cui M, Zhang X, Yan H, Ning F, Zhang H, Xu Y. Progress of Proprioceptive Training in the Treatment of Traumatic Shoulder Instability. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1429375. [PMID: 35495889 PMCID: PMC9054430 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1429375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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In individuals with traumatic shoulder instability, there is a loss of proprioception. This paper reviews the academic literature on shoulder instability and functional impairment in recent years and combines it with clinical practice experience to summarize several techniques of proprioceptive regeneration following traumatic shoulder instability. Many issues were discovered, including a lack of literature on the role of sensory input, a lack of basic proprioceptive research, insufficient sample size in proprioceptive research, and a lack of systematic and standardized standards for the evaluation and training of proprioception in clinical practice, among others. In the future, we will need to better understand the mechanism of proprioception and conduct research on various groups of people, with a focus on discussing the optimal intensity, frequency, and duration of various training methods, as well as implementing proprioceptive training in stages throughout the rehabilitation process. The reestablishment of shoulder joint function, the restoration of proprioception, and the enhancement of daily activities are all critical.
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- Shi Lv
- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Taian Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000 Shandong, China
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Hattori H, Akasaka K, Otsudo T, Takei K, Yamamoto M. The Effects of Elbow Bracing on Medial Elbow Joint Space Gapping Associated With Repetitive Throwing in High School Baseball Players. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117702361. [PMID: 28451622 PMCID: PMC5400202 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117702361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: Throwing athletes risk medial elbow injury from extreme valgus stress generated across the medial elbow during throwing. Braces have been developed to protect the elbow joint; however, no previous study has investigated the effects of elbow bracing on medial elbow joint space gapping associated with repetitive throwing. Hypothesis/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of elbow bracing on medial elbow joint space gapping during repetitive throwing. Our hypothesis was that an elbow brace may reduce mechanical stress on the elbow by reducing medial elbow joint space gapping. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: Twenty-five high school baseball players participated in this study. Each subject pitched 100 times under 2 conditions: control (without elbow brace) and elbow brace. The ulnohumeral joint space was measured ultrasonically before pitching and after every block of 20 pitches. Measurement of the ulnohumeral joint space was carried out using ultrasound with the forearm hanging by the side. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance and post hoc tests were used to compare ulnohumeral joint space with repeated pitching and between the elbow brace and control conditions. Results: In the control condition, ulnohumeral joint space after 60 pitches was significantly greater than that before pitching (P < .01). In contrast, in the elbow brace condition, ulnohumeral joint space was not significantly different after repeated pitching. When comparing these 2 conditions, ulnohumeral joint space in the control condition was significantly greater than that in the elbow brace condition after 60 pitches (P < .01). Conclusion: An elbow brace has the effect of preventing medial elbow joint space gapping with repeated throwing when determined ultrasonically by measuring the ulnohumeral joint space under gravity load. Clinical Relevance: An elbow brace worn during baseball pitching practice may help reduce mechanical stress on the elbow by reducing medial elbow joint space gapping.
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- Hiroshi Hattori
- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan.,School of Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan
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- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan.,School of Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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Bandyopadhyay A, Mahapatra D. Taping in Sports: a brief update. JOURNAL OF HUMAN SPORT AND EXERCISE 2012. [DOI: 10.4100/jhse.2012.72.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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de Vries JS, Krips R, Sierevelt IN, Blankevoort L, van Dijk CN. Interventions for treating chronic ankle instability. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011:CD004124. [PMID: 21833947 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004124.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic lateral ankle instability occurs in 10% to 20% of people after an acute ankle sprain. Initial treatment is conservative but if this fails and ligament laxity is present, surgical intervention is considered. OBJECTIVES To compare different treatments, conservative or surgical, for chronic lateral ankle instability. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialised Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and reference lists of articles, all to February 2010. SELECTION CRITERIA All identified randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials of interventions for chronic lateral ankle instability were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed risk of bias and extracted data from each study. Where appropriate, results of comparable studies were pooled. MAIN RESULTS Ten randomised controlled trials were included. Limitations in the design, conduct and reporting of these trials resulted in unclear or high risk of bias assessments relating to allocation concealment, assessor blinding, incomplete and selective outcome reporting. Only limited pooling of the data was possible.Neuromuscular training was the basis of conservative treatment evaluated in four trials. Neuromuscular training compared with no training resulted in better ankle function scores at the end of four weeks training (Ankle Joint Functional Assessment Tool (AJFAT): mean difference (MD) 3.00, 95% CI 0.3 to 5.70; 1 trial, 19 participants; Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) data: MD 8.83, 95% CI 4.46 to 13.20; 2 trials, 56 participants). The fourth trial (19 participants) found no significant difference in the functional outcome after six weeks training programme on a cyclo-ergometer with a bi-directional compared with a traditional uni-directional pedal. Longer-term follow-up data were not available for these four trials.Four studies compared surgical procedures for chronic ankle instability. One trial (40 participants) found more nerve injuries after tenodesis than anatomical reconstruction (risk ratio (RR) 5.50, 95% CI 1.39 to 21.71). One trial (99 participants) comparing dynamic versus static tenodesis excluded 17 patients allocated dynamic tenodesis because their tendons were too thin. The same trial found that dynamic tenodesis resulted in higher numbers of people with unsatisfactory function (RR 8.62, 95% CI 1.97 to 37.77, 82 participants). One trial comparing techniques of lateral ankle ligament reconstruction (60 participants) found that operating time was shorter using the reinsertion technique than the imbrication method (MD -9.00 minutes, 95% CI -13.48 to -4.52). Two trials (70 participants) compared functional mobilisation with immobilisation after surgery. These found early mobilisation led to earlier return to work (MD -2.00 weeks, 95% CI -3.06 to -0.94; 1 trial) and to sports (MD -3.00 weeks, 95% CI -4.49 to -1.51; 1 trial). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Neuromuscular training alone appears effective in the short term but whether this advantage would persist on longer-term follow-up is not known. While there is insufficient evidence to support any one surgical intervention over another surgical intervention for chronic ankle instability, it is likely that there are limitations to the use of dynamic tenodesis. After surgical reconstruction, early functional rehabilitation appears to be superior to six weeks immobilisation in restoring early function.
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- Jasper S de Vries
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tergooiziekenhuizen, Van Riebeeckweg 212, Hilversum, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, 1213 XZ
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The effect on neuromuscular stability, performance, multi-joint coordination and proprioception of barefoot, taping or preventative bracing. Foot (Edinb) 2009; 19:205-10. [PMID: 20307478 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2009.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2009] [Revised: 03/31/2009] [Accepted: 08/25/2009] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the effects of taping and preventive bracing on functional balance, jumping performance, multi-joint coordination and proprioception on comparison to barefoot and each other. DESIGN Controlled trial as an experiment with the independent variable testing in 3 trials: control (barefooted), preventive bracing, and taping. SETTING The sports physiotherapy research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Twenty physically active male university students aged between 20 and 28 who had been free from lower extremity pathology for 12 months and had no previous history of ankle sprain served as participants. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Single leg balance (s), jumping performance (cm), coordination and proprioception assessments by the Functional Squat System. The software automatically calculated the absolute average error (cm) and the standard deviation (SD) of the average error. Average errors were independently quantified as a function of the action mode (concentric versus eccentric) and of the lower limb (dominant versus non-dominant). RESULTS There was no significant difference among the groups for balance tests (p>0.05). For vertical jump performance of bilateral and the dominant leg there were significant differences that the barefoot group had better results compared to the other groups (p=0.059; 0.017). According to the coordination results of Functional Squat System participants were better in brace and tape situations since the deviations were less for all concentric and eccentric positions. Deviation results for the proprioception test were different for first visual and non-visual deviations for dominant leg (p<0.05). CONCLUSION In conclusion, bracing and taping may play an important role in preventing injury or rehabilitation of the injured ankle by improving concentric and eccentric coordination, proprioception with the ability of reproducing motion in closed kinetic chain while decreasing vertical jump performance. No superiority of brace over tape or vice versa was found in this study.
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Hardy L, Huxel K, Brucker J, Nesser T. Prophylactic ankle braces and star excursion balance measures in healthy volunteers. J Athl Train 2008; 43:347-51. [PMID: 18668181 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-43.4.347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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CONTEXT The effects of prophylactic ankle braces on lower extremity functional performance in healthy participants have not been studied extensively. OBJECTIVE To determine if prophylactic ankle braces affected multidirectional reach distances during a test of dynamic balance. DESIGN Crossover. SETTING Laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Thirty-six healthy, physically active volunteers (18 men, 18 women; age = 23.6 +/- 2.7 years, height = 173.8 +/- 9.3 cm, mass = 74.4 +/- 12.7 kg, reach-leg length = 91.9 +/- 5.1 cm). INTERVENTION(S) Volunteers performed balance testing in 3 conditions: unbraced, while wearing a semirigid ankle brace, and while wearing a lace-up ankle brace. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) We used the Star Excursion Balance Test, calculating the mean of 3 attempts in 8 directions (anterior, anterior-medial, medial, posterior-medial, posterior, posterior-lateral, lateral, and anterior-lateral), normalized by the participant's reach-leg length. Data were collected after 6 practice attempts for each of the conditions according to a balanced Latin square. RESULTS Bracing condition had no effect (P > .05) on any of the Star Excursion Balance Test directional measures. The largest mean difference due to bracing was 2.5% between the lace-up brace condition and the control in the posterior reach direction. This indicates that the actual reach differences due to bracing were less than 5.08 cm (2 inches) in length. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians can be confident that the prophylactic use of ankle braces does not disrupt lower extremity dynamic balance during a reaching task in healthy participants.
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- Lisa Hardy
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA.
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Gerbino PG, Griffin ED, Zurakowski D. Comparison of standing balance between female collegiate dancers and soccer players. Gait Posture 2007; 26:501-7. [PMID: 17197186 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.11.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2006] [Revised: 11/13/2006] [Accepted: 11/20/2006] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN This study was designed as a comparison study of two cohorts. OBJECTIVES The hypothesis of this study was that soccer players and dancers have different balance abilities and that these differences could be objectively measured using center of pressure measurements. BACKGROUND Center of pressure (COP) measurements are reproducible and have been validated in the literature for assessing standing balance. The literature does not provide sensitive enough techniques for discriminating between two groups of athletes with excellent standing balance. METHODS AND MEASURES A Matscan pressure mat (Tekscan, Boston, MA) was used to compare COP change variability between 32 female collegiate soccer players and 32 dancers. COP was used to calculate sway index, center acquisition time, sway path length and sway velocity as measures of standing balance. RESULTS The dancers had significantly better balance scores (p<0.05) in 5 of 20 balance tests. Results for the remaining 15 balance tests were not significantly different. CONCLUSION These data show that standing balance characteristics of dancers and soccer players can be objectively measured using COP data. Dancers have certain standing balance abilities that are better than those of soccer players. The COP measurements in this study can be used as a tool in future studies investigating standing balance in different groups of athletes.
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- Peter G Gerbino
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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BACKGROUND Chronic lateral ankle instability occurs in 10% to 20% of people after an acute ankle sprain. The initial form of treatment is conservative but if this fails and ligament laxity is present, surgical intervention is considered. OBJECTIVES To compare different treatments, both conservative and surgical, for chronic lateral ankle instability. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialized Register (to July 2005), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The Cochrane Library 2005, Issue 3), and MEDLINE (1966 to April 2006), EMBASE (1980 to April 2006), CINAHL (1982 to April 2006) and reference lists of articles. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials of interventions for chronic lateral ankle instability were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed methodological quality and extracted data. Where appropriate, results of comparable studies were pooled. MAIN RESULTS Seven randomised trials were included and divided into three groups: surgical interventions; rehabilitation programs after surgical interventions; and conservative interventions. None of the studies were methodologically flawless. Only one study described an adequate randomisation procedure. Only two studies, both about rehabilitation programs after surgery, had a moderate risk of bias; all other studies had a high risk of bias. Due to clinical and methodological diversity, extensive pooling of the data was not possible. Surgical interventions (four studies): one study showed more complications after the Chrisman-Snook procedure compared to an anatomical reconstruction, whereas another study showed greater mean talar tilt after an anatomical reconstruction. Subjective instability and hindfoot inversion was greater after a dynamic than after a static tenodesis in a third study. The fourth study showed that the operating time for anatomical reconstructions was shorter for the reinsertion technique than for the imbrication method. Rehabilitation after surgical interventions (two studies): both studies provided evidence that early functional mobilization leads to an earlier return to work and sports than immobilisation. Conservative interventions: the only study in this group showed better proprioception and functional outcome with the bi-directional than with the uni-directional pedal technique on a cyclo-ergometer. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In view of the low quality methodology of almost all the studies, this review does not provide sufficient evidence to support any specific surgical or conservative intervention for chronic ankle instability. However, after surgical reconstruction, early functional rehabilitation was shown to be superior to six weeks immobilisation regarding time to return to work and sports.
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- J S de Vries
- Orthotrauma Research Center Amsterdam (ORCA) Academic Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, PO Box 22660, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
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Riemann BL, Schmitz RJ, Gale M, McCaw ST. Effect of ankle taping and bracing on vertical ground reaction forces during drop landings before and after treadmill jogging. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2002; 32:628-35. [PMID: 12492272 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2002.32.12.628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Single-group repeated-measures experimental design. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of prophylactic ankle stabilization on vertical ground reaction forces before and after treadmill jogging. BACKGROUND Previous research has demonstrated acute effects of ankle taping and bracing on ankle joint kinematics and vertical ground reaction forces during drop landings. Based on the number of investigations demonstrating increased range of motion of the braced or taped ankle following exercise, it may be plausible that the aforementioned landing alterations may return to normal following an exercise bout. METHODS AND MEASURES Fourteen healthy recreational participants performed stiff and soft drop landings before and after a 20-minute treadmill exercise bout under 3 different ankle stabilizer conditions (no stabilizer, ankle brace, and ankle tape). A forceplate was used to collect ground reaction force data under the dominant foot. The first and second peak impact force, as well as the time to each of the 2 peak forces, were determined for each trial and used as dependent variables. RESULTS The time to reach peak forces were significantly less under the ankle brace and tape conditions in comparison to the control (no-stabilizer) condition. CONCLUSIONS It appears that ankle taping and bracing decrease the time to reach peak impact forces. These alterations indicate that during dynamic activity the musculoskeletal structures of the body may be subjected to loads within shorter time periods. Whether these effects are detrimental over time remains speculative at this point and requires further research.
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- Bryan L Riemann
- Graduate Athletic Training Program, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro 30460-8076, GA.
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Bragg RW, Macmahon JM, Overom EK, Yerby SA, Matheson GO, Carter DR, Andriacchi TP. Failure and fatigue characteristics of adhesive athletic tape. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2002; 34:403-10. [PMID: 11880802 DOI: 10.1097/00005768-200203000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Athletic tape has been commonly reported to lose much of its structural support after 20 min of exercise. Although many studies have addressed the functional performance characteristics of athletic tape, its mechanical properties are poorly understood. This study examines the failure and fatigue properties of several commonly used athletic tapes. METHODS A Web-based survey of professional sports trainers was used to select the following three tapes for the study: Zonas (Johnson & Johnson), Leukotape (Beiersdorf), and Jaylastic (Jaybird & Mais). Using a hydraulic material testing system (MTS), eight samples of each tape were compared in three different mechanical tests: load-to-failure, fatigue testing under load control, and fatigue testing under displacement control. Differences in tape microstructure were used to interpret the results of the mechanical tests. RESULTS Significant differences (P < 0.001) in failure load, elongation at failure, and stiffness were found from failure tests. Significant differences were also found (P < 0.001) in fatigue behavior under both modes of control. As a representative example, in one normalized displacement control fatigue test after 20 min of cycling, 21% (Zonas), 29% (Leukotape), and 57% (Jaylastic) of the mechanical support was lost. After cycling, all tapes loaded to failure showed increased stiffness (P < 0.001), indicating significant energy absorption during cycling. Observed differences in the tapes' microstructure were qualitatively consistent with the measured differences in their mechanical properties. CONCLUSION In understanding the shortcomings of currently available tapes, the results of these tests can now be used as benchmarks with which to compare and develop future tape designs. Ultimately, these improved tapes should reduce ankle injuries among athletes.
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- Richard W Bragg
- Stanford University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering Division, Stanford, CA 94305-4038, USA
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McCaw ST, Cerullo JF. Prophylactic ankle stabilizers affect ankle joint kinematics during drop landings. Med Sci Sports Exerc 1999; 31:702-7. [PMID: 10331891 DOI: 10.1097/00005768-199905000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Ankle joint dorsiflexion contributes to energy absorption during landing, but wearing ankle stabilizers is known to restrict passive measures of dorsiflexion. This study compared the effects of various ankle stabilizers on ankle joint kinematics during soft and stiff landings. METHODS Subjects (N = 14) performed two-legged landings off a 0.59-m platform. Kinematics of the right ankle were calculated from a sagittal plane video recording (120 Hz). Five soft and five stiff landings were performed in five ankle stabilizer conditions (no stabilizer, taping, Swede-O, AirCast, and Active Ankle), a total of 50 trials per subject. Style and stabilizer conditions were randomized across subjects. Each subject's five-trial mean value of selected kinematic variables for each landing style/stabilizer condition was entered into a two-way repeated MANOVA (alpha = 0.05). RESULTS Differences between soft and stiff landing conditions were similar to those reported in the literature. Compared with the No stabilizer condition, most stabilizer conditions significantly reduced ankle dorsiflexion ROM and angular velocity during landing. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that some ankle stabilizers adversely affect ankle joint kinematics during landing.
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- S T McCaw
- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal 61790-5120, USA.
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In the present paper the current clinical knowledge about proprioception is given for the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow and the radiocarpal joint. Proprioceptive capabilities are decreased after joint injuries such as ACL or meniscus tears, shoulder dislocation, ankle sprain and in joints with degenerative joint disease. Some surgical procedures seem to restore the proprioceptive abilities; others do not. Elastic knee bandages or ankle braces increase different proprioceptive factors like ankle reproduction capability or sports-specific abilities. The present information on proprioception will influence our clinical practice in the future. We should choose surgical procedures that not only reconstruct the anatomy, but also the neurophysiologic feed-back mechanism.
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- J Jerosch
- Institut für Sportmedizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeine Orthopädie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany
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