Influence of neoprene ankle orthoses on dynamic balance during a vertical jump in healthy individuals and with sprain history: A cross-sectional study

Costa, Márcia Cristina Gomes; Hendler, Ketlyn Germann; Kuriki, Heloyse Uliam; Barbosa, Rafael Inácio; Neves, Lais Mara S das; Guirro, Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira; Guirro, Rinaldo R. de Jesus; Marcolino, Alexandre Márcio

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.01.020

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“…Ankle sprains mostly occur following uncontrolled, sudden movements, such as plantarflexion and inversion, which can lead to excessive force or strain in the ligaments of the joint. As a consequence, various ligamentous structures can be damaged, whereas the intensity of the trauma determines, whether it results in a strain or a rupture [4,[6][7][8][9]. Depending on the injured ligaments involved, three types of ankle sprains can be distinguished: medial, lateral, and syndesmotic [9][10][11].…”

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Immediate Effects of Wearing an Ankle Bandage on Fine Coordination, Proprioception, Balance and Gait in Patients with an Acute Ankle Injury

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Milani,

Kilper

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Ankle sprains are the most frequently occurring musculoskeletal injuries among recreational athletes. Ankle support through bandages following the initial orthotic treatment might be beneficial for rehabilitation purposes. Since hardly any study has investigated the impact of bandages in the acute phase of ankle sprains, our study examined the immediate effects of wearing an ankle bandage on fine coordination, proprioception, and motor performance in subjects five weeks after an acute ankle injury. In total, 70 subjects with acute unilateral supination trauma were tested. All subjects completed several rating questionnaires and biomechanical investigations, including a fine coordination and proprioception test, single leg stances, the Y-Balance test and gait analysis. All biomechanical investigations were conducted for the subject's injured leg with and without a bandage (MalleoTrain® Bauerfeind AG) and the healthy leg. Subjects reported moderate to strong improvements in ankle stability and pain when wearing the bandage. Wearing the bandage significantly normalized subjects’ single leg stance performance, as well as the stance phase duration, and the vertical ground reaction forces during walking. However, the bandage did not have a clear effect on fine coordination and proprioception. Wearing a bandage in the acute phase of an ankle sprain may immediately improve motor performance, including standing and walking.

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“…From an epidemiological point of view, ankle sprains are the predominant type of injury among recreational athletes in various sports, accounting for approximately 49% of all injuries [5,6]. This includes non-contact sports, such as volleyball and running, as well as contact sports, such as basketball, handball and soccer [5,9].…”

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Immediate Effects of Wearing an Ankle Bandage on Fine Coordination, Proprioception, Balance and Gait in Patients with an Acute Ankle Injury

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Milani,

Kilper

et al. 2024

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Immediate Effects of Wearing an Ankle Bandage on Fine Coordination, Proprioception, Balance and Gait in the Subacute Phase of Ankle Sprains

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Milani,

Kilper

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Ankle sprains are the most frequently occurring musculoskeletal injuries among recreational athletes. Ankle support through bandages following the initial orthotic treatment might be beneficial for rehabilitation purposes. However, the literature is sparse regarding the use of an ankle support directly after the acute phase of an ankle sprain. Therefore, this study investigates the hypothesis that wearing an ankle bandage immediately after an acute ankle sprain improves motor performance, stability and reduces pain. In total, 70 subjects with acute unilateral supination trauma were tested. Subjects were tested five weeks post-injury to assess immediate effects of the ankle bandage. On the testing day, subjects completed rating questionnaires and underwent comprehensive biomechanical assessments. Biomechanical investigations included fine coordination and proprioception tests, single leg stances, the Y-Balance test, and gait analysis. All biomechanical investigations were conducted for the subject’s injured leg with and without a bandage (MalleoTrain® Bauerfeind AG, Zeulenroda-Triebes, Germany) and the healthy leg. Results indicated moderate to strong improvements in ankle stability and pain relief while wearing the bandage. Wearing the bandage significantly normalized single leg stance performance (p < 0.001), stance phase duration (p < 0.001), and vertical ground reaction forces during walking (p < 0.05). However, the bandage did not have a clear effect on fine coordination and proprioception. The findings of our study suggest that ankle bandages may play a crucial role in early-stage rehabilitation by enhancing motor performance and reducing pain.

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Influence of neoprene ankle orthoses on dynamic balance during a vertical jump in healthy individuals and with sprain history: A cross-sectional study

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Immediate Effects of Wearing an Ankle Bandage on Fine Coordination, Proprioception, Balance and Gait in Patients with an Acute Ankle Injury

Immediate Effects of Wearing an Ankle Bandage on Fine Coordination, Proprioception, Balance and Gait in Patients with an Acute Ankle Injury

Immediate Effects of Wearing an Ankle Bandage on Fine Coordination, Proprioception, Balance and Gait in the Subacute Phase of Ankle Sprains

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