Which parameters indicate feed-forward neuromuscular control alterations in functional ankle instability during gait initiation?

Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of two types of Kinesio taping on the temporal and spatial variables of gait initiation in individuals with and without Functional Ankle Instability (FAI). Materials and Methods: Thirty semi-professional athletes (15 with and 15 without FAI [control]) were recruited for this study. The gait initiation task was examined before and after the two types of Kinesio taping on a force plate. Temporal (Reaction Phase [RP], Anticipatory Postural Adjustment Phase [APAP]), and spatial variables were recorded and compared between Groups, before and after the tape application. Results: The results of multiple repeated-measure analyses of variance showed no significant differences for “factor” and “Group by factor” interaction effects for any outcome measure (P>0.05). There were no significant differences for Group effects except for the APAP (F=10.27, P=0.003). The APAA was 71.95 ms longer in the FAI Group (476.95±15.87 ms) compared to the control Group (405.04±15.87 ms). Conclusion: Kinesio taping application does not influence any of the gait initiation parameters on the force plate. Participants with FAI demonstrated longer APAP which might be due to recurrent injury and instability during sports or physical activity.

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Effects of plyometric and balance training on neuromuscular control of recreational athletes with functional ankle instability: a randomized controlled laboratory study

http://isrctn.com/ ◽

10.1186/isrctn16780192 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Amornthep Jankaew

Keyword(s):

Laboratory Study ◽

Ankle Instability ◽

Balance Training ◽

Neuromuscular Control ◽

Functional Ankle Instability ◽

Recreational Athletes ◽

Randomized Controlled

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The Alteration of Neuromuscular Control Strategies During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal ◽

10.5812/ircmj.44534 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zahra Ebrahimabadi ◽

Sedigheh Sadat Naimi ◽

Abbas Rahimi ◽

Heydar Sadeghi ◽

Seyed Majid Hosseini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ankle Instability ◽

Control Strategies ◽

Neuromuscular Control ◽

Chronic Ankle Instability ◽

Gait Initiation

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Individuals with chronic ankle instability exhibit altered ankle kinematics and neuromuscular control compared to copers during inversion single-leg landing

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.02.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 ◽

pp. 77-82

Author(s):

Takaya Watabe ◽

Tomoya Takabayashi ◽

Yuta Tokunaga ◽

Masayoshi Kubo

Keyword(s):

Ankle Instability ◽

Neuromuscular Control ◽

Chronic Ankle Instability ◽

Ankle Kinematics

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Impact of kinesiophobia on physical function and quality of life in functional ankle instability individuals: an observational study

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy ◽

10.1186/s43161-021-00032-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Prachita P. Walankar ◽

Vrushali P. Panhale ◽

Kanchi M. Vyas

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Function ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Ankle Instability ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Functional Ankle Instability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Related Quality

Abstract Background Functional ankle instability is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting the community. It is characterized by repetitive bouts of giving away, recurrent sprains, and sensation of instability leading to functional deficits in an individual. The present study aimed to assess the influence of kinesiophobia on physical function and quality of life in participants with functional ankle instability. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 30 participants with functional ankle instability. Kinesiophobia was assessed using the 17-item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, physical function using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and the FAAM-Sport version (FAAM-S), and quality of life using SF-36. Results The TSK score showed a moderate negative correlation with FAAM-S (r = −0.5, p = 0.005) and a weak negative correlation with SF-36 physical component summary (r = −0.42, p = 0.02). However, TSK showed no significant correlation with FAAM-ADL and SF-36 mental component summary. Conclusion Increased fear of movement, reduced physical function, and health-related quality of life were observed in functional ankle instability individuals. Hence, evaluation of these parameters is imperative in these individuals.

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