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McHugh MP, Tyler TF, Tetro DT.Am J Sports Med 2006;34(3):464–70
Background: Ankle sprains are common in young athletes, and a number of intrinsic risk factors have been proposed including poor balance (proprioception) and weakness of the hip abductors (hip stabilisers).
Research question/s: Is poor balance (balance board) and weakness in hip abduction strength associated with an increased risk of non-contact ankle sprains in high school athletes?
Methodology: Subjects: 169 high school athletes (male = 101, female = 68) from football (males: basketball, soccer; females: gymnastics, basketball, soccer) were observed for 2 years.
Experimental procedure: All the athletes were assessed in the pre-season period. Body mass, height, generalised ligamentous laxity, previous ankle sprains, ankle tape or brace use were documented. Balance in single-limb stance (instrumented tilt board, time out of balance in sec) as well as hip flexion, abduction and adduction strength (handheld dynamometer, N.m/kg)
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