The identification of risk factors for ankle sprains sustained during netball participation

摘要: Abstract Objectives Ankle sprains account for a large percentage of injuries sustained in netball. The identification risk factors ankle sprain is the preliminary action required to inform future prevention strategies. Design Prospective study. Participants Ninety-four netball players from club and inter-district teams. Methods Preseason data were collected for; vertical jump height, perceived instability, history, arthrometry inversion-eversion angles, star excursion balance test reach distances, number foot lifts during unilateral stance demi-pointe results. followed duration one season recorded. Results Eleven recorded eleven using time-loss definition injury. occurred at an incidence rate 1.74/1000 h exposure. One factor was identified increase odds sustaining participation – distance posterior-medial direction less than or equal 77.5% leg length (OR = 4.04, 95% CI = 1.00–16.35). Conclusions can be easily measured should considered preseason injury profiling players. Netball may benefit training programs aimed improving single balance.