To assess the published evidence on the effectiveness of various approaches to the
prevention of ankle sprains in athletes, we used textbooks, journals, and experts in the field …

Ankle inversion sprain is common in rugby. This review outlines research evidence relating
to the effects of external ankle support by means of bracing and taping, on the incidence of …

Objective: In part, the believed effectiveness of taping in preventing injuries may be in the
increased proprioception that it provides through stimulation of cutaneous …

Objective: An extensive review of clinically relevant research is provided to assist clinicians
in understanding the underlying mechanisms by which various ankle-support systems may …

Objective: To provide a comprehensive review of the literature regarding the role of external
ankle support on joint kinematics, joint kinetics, sensorimotor function, and functional …

Purpose Ankle joint dorsiflexion contributes to energy absorption during landing, but
wearing ankle stabilizers is known to restrict passive measures of dorsiflexion. This study …

Study Design Single-group repeated-measures experimental design. Objectives The
purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of prophylactic ankle stabilization on vertical …

Objective: To compare the effects of tape, with and without prewrap, on dynamic ankle
inversion before and after exercise. Design and Setting: Doubly multivariate analyses of …

Sport injuries are unwanted adverse effects accompanying participation in sports. In a wide
variety of sports the most common location of injury is the ankle, frequently resulting from a …

Ankle braces in sports are used for prevention of ankle sprains. Besides restricting inversion
and eversion, it is possible that an ankle brace also reduces the functional range of motion …