The identification of risk factors for ankle sprains sustained during netball participation

Alison S Attenborough; Peter J Sinclair; Tristan Sharp; Andrew Greene; Max Stuelcken; Richard M Smith; Claire E Hiller

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.009

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The identification of risk factors for ankle sprains sustained during netball participation

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The identification of risk factors for ankle sprains sustained during netball participation

Alison S Attenborough, Peter J Sinclair, Tristan Sharp, Andrew Greene, Max Stuelcken, Richard M Smith and Claire E Hiller

Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol.23, pp.31-36

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.009

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ankle injuries

prospective

predictor

sports

Objectives: Ankle sprains account for a large percentage of injuries sustained in netball. The identification of risk factors for ankle sprain is the preliminary action required to inform future prevention strategies. Design: Prospective study. Participants: Ninety-four netball players from club and inter-district teams. Methods: Preseason data were collected for; vertical jump height, perceived ankle instability, sprain history, arthrometry inversion-eversion angles, star excursion balance test reach distances, the number of foot lifts during unilateral stance and demi-pointe balance test results. Participants were followed for the duration of one netball season and ankle sprains were recorded. Results: Eleven sprains were recorded for eleven players using a time-loss definition of injury. Ankle sprains occurred at an incidence rate of 1.74/1000 h of netball exposure. One risk factor was identified to increase the odds of sustaining an ankle sprain during netball participation - a reach distance in the posterior-medial direction of the star excursion balance test of less than or equal to 77.5% of leg length (OR = 4.04, 95% CI = 1.00-16.35). Conclusions: The identified risk factor can be easily measured and should be considered for preseason injury risk profiling of netball players. Netball players may benefit from training programs aimed at improving single leg balance.

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Title: The identification of risk factors for ankle sprains sustained during netball participation
Authors: Alison S Attenborough (Author) - University of Sydney
Peter J Sinclair (Author) - University of Sydney
Tristan Sharp (Author) - University of Sydney
Andrew Greene (Author) - University of Sydney
Max Stuelcken (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Richard M Smith (Author) - University of Sydney
Claire E Hiller (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol.23, pp.31-36
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.009
ISSN: 1466-853X
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451179802621
Output Type: Journal article

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