The effect of ankle bracing on landing biomechanics in female netballers

Mason-Mackay, A.R.; Whatman, Chris; Reid, Duncan; Lorimer, Anna

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2015.11.002

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“…Seven studies [ 8 , 9 , 54 , 56 , 58 , 60 ] investigated the use of strapping and bracing of joints collectively demonstrating that strapping and bracing may reduce the range of motion but do not influence joint kinetics or kinematics. Yet, there is evidence to suggest that proprioception is improved with ankle bracing [ 59 ] and athletes perceive greater stability in the strapped or braced joint [ 9 , 58 ].…”

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“…Studies used a range of athletes from recreationally trained (n = 3, 20%) to elite level (n = 4, 27%). The majority of studies (80%, n = 12) investigated biomechanical outcomes related to injury risk [8][9][10][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60]. Movement analysis of the shoulder pass [19] and shooting [61] have also been carried out, and the influence of playing surface on landing has been assessed [62].…”

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The Applied Sports Science and Medicine of Netball: A Systematic Scoping Review

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Background Netball is the one of the most popular women’s sports in the world. Since gaining professional status in 2008 there has been a rapid growth in research in the applied sports science and medicine of the sport. A scoping review of the area would provide practitioners and researchers with an overview of the current scientific literature to support on-court performance, player welfare and reduce injury. Objective The primary objective was to identify the current research on the applied sports science and medicine of netball. Additionally, the article provides a brief summary of the research in each topic of sports science and medicine in netball and identifies gaps in the current research. Methods Systematic searches of PubMed, SPORTDiscus, MEDLINE and CINAHL were undertaken from earliest record to Dec 2020 and reference lists were manually searched. The PRISMA-ScR protocol was followed. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they investigated netball as a sport or the applied sport science and medicine of netball athletes. Results 962 studies were identified in the initial search, 150 of which met the inclusion criteria. Injury was the most highly investigated sport science and medicine topic (n = 45), followed by physical qualities (n = 37), match characteristics (n = 24), biomechanics (n = 15), psychology (n = 13), fatigue and recovery (n = 9), training load (n = 4) and nutrition (n = 3). A range of cohorts were used from school to elite and international standards. All cohorts were female netballers, except for one study. A rapid growth in studies over recent years was demonstrated with 65% of studies published in the last decade. There still remains gaps in the literature, with a low evidence base for nutrition, training load and fatigue and recovery. Conclusion This scoping review summarises the current evidence base and key findings that can be used in practice to enhance the applied sport science and medical support to netball athletes across a range of playing standards, and support the growth of the sport. It is evident that netball as a sport is still under-researched.

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The Applied Sports Science and Medicine of Netball: A Systematic Scoping Review

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“…There is a substantial body of PA research associated with long standing professional sports such as football (Sarmento et al, 2014, 2017), basketball (Bourbousson et al, 2010; Gómez et al, 2013; Sampaio et al, 2015), handball (Meletakos et al, 2011; Oliveira et al, 2012; Lago-Peñas et al, 2013), rugby (Vaz et al, 2010; Bishop and Barnes, 2013; Higham et al, 2014), water polo (Gómez et al, 2014; Lupo et al, 2014; Ruano et al, 2016), and Australian rules football (Robertson et al, 2015, 2016). In netball, research has focused on understanding the players’ physical (Davidson and Trewartha, 2008; Cormack et al, 2014; Bailey et al, 2017; Thomas et al, 2017), biomechanical (Fish and Greig, 2014; Sinclair et al, 2015), and anthropometric (Hopper et al, 1995) characteristics in isolation, rates of injury occurrence, and injury prevention strategies (Hume and Steele, 2000; McManus et al, 2006; Mason-Mackay et al, 2016). Although these studies have been important for understanding the physical demands of netball and have demonstrated the differences in variables between different levels of competition, they do little to describe on-court performance.…”

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A Systems Approach to Performance Analysis in Women’s Netball: Using Work Domain Analysis to Model Elite Netball Performance

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Netball is a newly professional women’s sport, as such there has been little research conducted investigating performance analysis (PA) in elite netball. The aim of this study was to develop a model of the elite netball performance system to identify the complex relationships among key performance indicators. Eleven elite subject matter experts (SMEs) participated in workshops to produce a systems model of the netball match performance. The model was developed using the work domain analysis (WDA) method. A model of the netball match performance system was produced showing the interrelated objects, processes, functions, values, and purposes involved in elite level netball matches. The model identified the components of elite level netball performance and the interactions and relationships between them. The output of this research has identified novel PA measures including passing and possession measures, measures of cognitive performance, and measures related to physical activity. Netball is a complex sport, involving multiple dynamic and interrelated components. Consequently, there is an opportunity to develop holistic PA measures that focus on interacting components, as opposed to components in isolation.

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“…Several studies reported significant reductions in sagittal or frontal plane biomechanics with external ankle support during landing and cutting tasks [ 25 , 30 , 31 ]. Furthermore, significant reductions in gastrocnemius and peroneus longus electromyography (EMG) activity were also shown with the addition of external ankle support during landing tasks [ 28 ].…”

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Current ankle sprain prevention and management strategies of netball athletes: a scoping review of the literature and comparison with best-practice recommendations

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Bryant

Paterson

2021

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Ankle sprains are the most commonly reported injury in netball. Approximately four in five netball athletes will sustain an ankle sprain, up to half will go on to sustain recurrent ankle sprains, and nine in ten report perceived ankle instability. Historically, prevention and management strategies of ankle sprains and injuries have been investigated for a variety of sports, however, no literature reviews have investigated these in netball athletes, or compared these with current best-practice within the literature. Therefore, this scoping review aims to understand how netball athletes currently prevent and manage ankle sprains and to compare these approaches with best-practice recommendations. Methods A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus databases using keywords to capture studies with data or information related to the prevention and management of ankle sprains and injuries in netball. Results The search strategy captured 982 studies across all databases, with 30 netball studies included in this scoping review. Studies suggest netball athletes are not commonly referred to health professionals, do not undertake adequate rehabilitation, and almost immediately return to court following an ankle sprain or injury. Current best-practices suggest injury prevention programs and external ankle support effectively reduce ankle sprains and injuries; however, poor compliance and implementation may be a significant barrier. Currently, there is a lack of evidence that netball-specific footwear reduces the risk of ankle sprains. Conclusion The findings suggest netball athletes do not implement current best-practice prevention and management strategies following an ankle sprain. This is despite evidence of the effectiveness of injury prevention programs, external ankle support, and adequate rehabilitation in reducing ankle sprain rates. Current-best practice prevention and management of ankle sprains should be considered by clinicians, coaches, and athletes to reduce the prevalence and chronicity of ankle sprains in netball.

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The effect of ankle bracing on landing biomechanics in female netballers

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

The Applied Sports Science and Medicine of Netball: A Systematic Scoping Review

The Applied Sports Science and Medicine of Netball: A Systematic Scoping Review

A Systems Approach to Performance Analysis in Women’s Netball: Using Work Domain Analysis to Model Elite Netball Performance

Current ankle sprain prevention and management strategies of netball athletes: a scoping review of the literature and comparison with best-practice recommendations

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