The contributions of proprioceptive deficits, muscle function, and anatomic laxity to functional instability of the ankle

G Lentell, B Baas, D Lopez, L McGuire… - Journal of Orthopaedic & …, 1995 - jospt.org
Functional instability is a common complication following an acute ankle sprain. Three
potential contributing factors underlying the ankle which chronically gives way are …

Mechanical stability, muscle strength and proprioception in the functionally unstable ankle

L Ryan - Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 1994 - Elsevier
Functional instability of the ankle is common following inversion sprain. Factors suggested
as causes of this disability include mechanical instability of the talocrural joint, peroneal …

The relationship between muscle function and ankle stability

GL Lentell, LL Katzman, MR Walters - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports …, 1990 - jospt.org
The purpose of this investigation was to document the degree of weakness present in the
medial and lateral muscle groups of individuals with chronically unstable ankles. Peak …

Functional instability of the ankle and the role of neuromuscular control: a comprehensive review

DH Richie Jr - The journal of foot and ankle surgery, 2001 - Elsevier
A review of current knowledge of the clinical syndrome of functional ankle instability is
presented. Recent evidence has demonstrated that the majority of patients with functional …

Dynamic ankle stability: mechanical and neuromuscular interrelationships.

GB Wilkerson, AJ Nitz - Journal of sport rehabilitation, 1994 - search.ebscohost.com
Dynamic Ankle Stability: Mechanical and Neuromuscular Interrelationships Page 1 Journal of
Sport Rehabilitation, 1994, 3. 43-57 © 1994 Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. Dynamic Ankle …

Possible factors related to functional ankle instability

MJ Santos, W Liu - journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 2008 - jospt.org
Study Design Case control study. Objectives To classify individuals with functional ankle
instability (FAI) into deficit and no-deficit categories based on the evaluation of the most …

Evidence of sensorimotor deficits in functional ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis

J Munn, SJ Sullivan, AG Schneiders - Journal of Science and Medicine in …, 2010 - Elsevier
Functional ankle instability (FAI) has been associated with impaired sensorimotor function;
however individual studies have produced conflicting results. In an attempt to reduce this …

Biomechanics of the unstable ankle joint and clinical implications.

B Hintermann - Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 1999 - europepmc.org
Purpose The aim of this paper is to provide fundamental information about the biomechanics
of the unstable ankle joint and to establish a rational for the daily clinic when dealing with …

Loss of proprioception or motor control is not related to functional ankle instability: an observational study

M de Noronha, KM Refshauge, SL Kilbreath… - Australian Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Questions Is loss of proprioception or loss of motor control related to functional ankle
instability? Are proprioception and motor control related? Is there any difference in …

Mechanical contributions to chronic lateral ankle instability

TJ Hubbard, J Hertel - Sports medicine, 2006 - Springer
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common athletic injuries. Even more concerning is
the high recurrence rate after an initial sprain. The development of repetitive ankle sprains …