E Eils1, D Rosenbaum. 1. Funktionsbereich Bewegungsanalytik (Movement Analysis Lab), Klinik und Poliklinik fuer Allgemeine Orthopaedie, Westfaelische Wilhelms-Universitaet Muenster, Domagkstrasse 3, D-48129 Muenster, Germany. diro@uni-muenster.de
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a 6-wk multi-station proprioceptive exercise program that is easy to integrate in normal training programs. METHODS: Patients with chronic ankle instability were used, and results of three testing procedures before and afterward were compared: joint position sense, postural sway, and muscle reaction times to sudden inversion events on a tilting platform. A total of 30 subjects with 48 unstable feet were evaluated (exercise group: N = 31; control group: N = 17). RESULTS: In the exercise group, the results showed a significant improvement in joint position sense and postural sway as well as significant changes in muscle reaction times. CONCLUSION: Based on the present results, a multi-station proprioceptive exercise program can be recommended for prevention and rehabilitation of recurrent ankle inversion injuries.
PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a 6-wk multi-station proprioceptive exercise program that is easy to integrate in normal training programs. METHODS:Patients with chronic ankle instability were used, and results of three testing procedures before and afterward were compared: joint position sense, postural sway, and muscle reaction times to sudden inversion events on a tilting platform. A total of 30 subjects with 48 unstable feet were evaluated (exercise group: N = 31; control group: N = 17). RESULTS: In the exercise group, the results showed a significant improvement in joint position sense and postural sway as well as significant changes in muscle reaction times. CONCLUSION: Based on the present results, a multi-station proprioceptive exercise program can be recommended for prevention and rehabilitation of recurrent ankle inversion injuries.
Authors: Thomas B Michell; Scott E Ross; J Troy Blackburn; Christopher J Hirth; Kevin M Guskiewicz Journal: J Athl Train Date: 2006 Oct-Dec Impact factor: 2.860