Ankle orthoses effect on single-limb standing balance in athletes with functional ankle instability

The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes

“…40,41 The reason for the reduced re-injury may be increased afferent feedback from cutaneous receptors from the supports or tape against the skin, thus fostering a better joint position sense. 42 Possibly the reduction in LAS is from the combination of increased mechanical stability as well as from cutaneous proprioceptive increase. 43 Resistive muscle strength testing is part of chiropractic and orthopedic physical examination.…”

Influence of Leg Dominance on Single-Leg Stance Performance During Dynamic Conditions: An Investigation into the Validity of Symmetry Hypothesis for Dynamic Postural Control in Healthy Individuals

“…Many researchers, however, indicated that traditional measures of balance with static tasks are limited in their capability to capture multiple aspects of postural control and thus may not be suitable for monitoring functional improvements in daily life tasks (13,14). Unlike quiet standing conditions, most of the daily life activities are performed in constantly changing environmental contexts and require instant biomechanical adaptations.…”

Effects of Circumferential Ankle Pressure on Ankle Proprioception, Stiffness, and Postural Stability: A Preliminary Investigation

“…6,19,22,31,37,67,68,69,72,73 Examinations of the therapeutic effects of taping and bracing on ankle proprioception and postural stability have shown equivocal results. 19,67 Robbins et al 69 found a mean ankle reposition error equal to 5.53°in an untaped condition, compared to 4.23°when taped.…”

“…19 These discrepancies may be explained by subject characteristics, as it has been noted that improvement in proprioceptive performance with bracing is more notable in individuals with CAI than in individuals with healthy ankles. 6,72 Although bracing is thought to enhance proprioception and reflex-mediated stiffness to stabilize the joint, 31,67 this assumption has never been investigated. Postural stability performance in individuals with unstable ankles during both unipedal and jump-landing tests were also found to be enhanced by application of different types of braces.…”