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Exercise and ankle sprain injuries: a comprehensive review.
Jorge FlandezJoaquin CalatayudSebastien BorreaniJuan C. ColadoLars L. AndersenPhil Pagesubject
medicine.medical_specialtyRehabilitationbusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentPhysical Therapy Sports Therapy and RehabilitationNeuromuscular trainingExercise programmedicine.anatomical_structurePhysical medicine and rehabilitationIntervention (counseling)Injury preventionPhysical therapySprains and StrainsMedicineHumansOrthopedics and Sports MedicineAnkle InjuriesAnkleExercise prescriptionbusinessAnkle sprainhuman activitiesExerciseAnkle Jointdescription
Ankle sprains are common in team sports and sports played on courts, and often result in structural and functional alterations that lead to a greater reinjury risk. Specific exercises are often used to promote neuromuscular improvements in the prevention and rehabilitation of ankle injuries. This literature review summarizes the neuromuscular characteristics of common ankle sprains and the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention for improving neuromuscular function and preventing reinjury. Our review found that appropriate exercise prescription can increase static and dynamic balance and decrease injury recurrence. In particular, the addition of dynamic activities in the exercise program can be beneficial because of the anticipatory postural adjustments identified as a key factor in the injury mechanism.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-01 | The Physician and sportsmedicine |