Single joint kinematic alterations have been identified during gait in those with chronic ankle instability (CAI). The purpose of this study was to compare sagittal plane hip, knee, and ankle kinematics during walking in participants with and without CAI. Twelve individuals with CAI and 12 healthy individuals walked on a treadmill at 1.5 m/s. Three-dimensional kinematics were analyzed using mean ensemble curves and independent t tests. Participants with CAI demonstrated less lower extremity flexion during the absorption phase of stance and the limb placement phase of swing, which may have implications for limb placement at initial contact.
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Sagittal Plane Gait Kinematics in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability
Matthew C. Hoch, David R. Mullineaux, Kyoungkyu Jeon, and Patrick O. McKeon
The Star Excursion Balance Test: An Update Review and Practical Guidelines
Brice Picot, Romain Terrier, Nicolas Forestier, François Fourchet, and Patrick O. McKeon
and injury risk. ▸ Clinicians should refer to existing Smallest Detectable Changes scores for potentially meaningful cutoffs for injury risk estimates. Important anterior asymmetry should be reported as it might be considered as a potential risk factor for lower-extremity injury. Table 1 2021 Updated
Ipsilateral Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Hamstring Stretching Results in Bilateral Improvements in Flexibility: Study Results and Clinical Application
Craig R. Denegar and Justina Gray
with radiating pain receiving care in our clinic. The 28-year-old female patient (ht = 1.63 m, mass = 59.0 kg) reported right lower-extremity parathesia, mild L-5 sensory change, and had 4/5 (manual muscle test) great toe extension. The magnetic resonance imaging confirmed that she had a L5 – S1
Case in Point: Skating Into Sports Medicine
Emily Kirillov, Mara Smith, and Jeffrey B. Driban
make more mistakes due to fatigue, frustration, and overtraining, making the skater more susceptible to injuries. These injuries are widespread, particularly in the lower extremity 2 and lower back, 3 highlighting the importance of addressing the entire kinetic chain in figure skaters. Given our risk
Influence of Chronic Ankle Instability on Physical Activity: A Critically Appraised Topic
Priya Patel, Luke Donovan, Tricia Hubbard-Turner, and Abbey C. Thomas
.4% female; mean age, 15.6 ± 1.6 years) Inclusion/exclusion criteria Inclusion criteria: • Unilateral ankle sprain • Sensation of giving away • Decreased function Exclusion criteria: • Acute ankle sprain 6 weeks before the study • Lower-extremity surgery • Previous sprain to the contralateral ankle The
The Association of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Self-Reported Knee Function in Patients With a Knee Injury: A Critically Appraised Topic
Francesca Genoese, Shelby Baez, and Johanna M. Hoch
that examined musculoskeletal conditions unrelated to the knee (e.g., low back pain, additional lower extremity pain conditions not clearly described) • Studies that examined knee injury or pathology in an arthritic population (e.g., knee osteoarthritis) • Studies that only included objective measures
The Neuromatrix Theory of Pain and Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping: Improving Understanding of Pain Catastrophizing in Individuals With ACL Reconstruction and Knee Osteoarthritis
Francesca M. Genoese, Matthew S. Harkey, and Shelby E. Baez
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a commonly injured ligament of the lower extremity, with over 200,000 tears occurring annually. 1 ACL injuries frequently occur in sports that require extensive cutting and pivoting, 2 with a significant number of injuries affecting basketball and soccer
Leveraging the Momentum
Luke Donovan
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