People with chronic ankle instability benefit from brace application in highly dynamic change of direction movements
Abstract Background The application of ankle braces is an effective method for the prevention of recurrent ankle sprains. It has been proposed that the reduction of injury rates is based on the mechanical stiffness of the brace and on beneficial effects on proprioception and neuromuscular activation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00452-0 |