A snapshot of chronic ankle instability in a cohort of netball players.

摘要: Abstract Objectives Ankle injuries account for the highest percentage of in netball, yet chronic nature ankle sprains is under reported within this population group. Chronic instability a term used to describe certain insufficiencies that persist after an acute sprain. The aim study was investigate recurrent sprain, perceived and mechanical cohort netball players. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods Ninety-six female players (24.1 ± 7.9 years) were recruited (42 club 54 inter-district players). Recurrent sprain defined as two or more lifetime same ankle. Perceived quantified with Cumberland Instability Tool – Youth. Mechanical via inversion–eversion rotations using arthrometer at torques 3 N m. Results Forty-seven percent had recurrently sprained Of 69 previously ankle, 64% moderate-severe degree instability. total angle 31.1 ± 8.7 degrees. Club cases (p = 0.01) larger angles (p = 0.001) compared Conclusions are easily identifiable aspects shown be prevalent cohort. Additional research required quantify cut-off value found have counts when