Balance, strength and physical activity after ankle sprain: Comparison between children with chronic ankle instability and copers
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Issued Date
2024-01-01
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ISSN
1466853X
eISSN
18731600
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85178171587
Journal Title
Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume
65
Start Page
49
End Page
53
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Physical Therapy in Sport Vol.65 (2024) , 49-53
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Suphasubtrakul T., Lekskulchai R., Jalayondeja C. Balance, strength and physical activity after ankle sprain: Comparison between children with chronic ankle instability and copers. Physical Therapy in Sport Vol.65 (2024) , 49-53. 53. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.11.004 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/91401
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Balance, strength and physical activity after ankle sprain: Comparison between children with chronic ankle instability and copers
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare muscle strength, balance, and physical activity between children with chronic ankle instability and copers. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Pediatric Physical Therapy laboratory. Participants: Children aged between 7 and 12 years old from regular schools who had a history of unilateral ankle sprain. Main outcome measures: Lower extremity strength, Static and dynamic standing balance, and Level of physical activity. Results: Fifteen children with chronic ankle instability and 15 copers were recruited. Demographic data showed no differences between group except for sex and the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool-Youth (CAITY) score. Children with CAI had a significantly lower score during the standing long jump test (p < 0.05), poorer performance of single leg stance test (p < 0.001) and Y-Balance test in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions (p < 0.05) when compared to copers. Total METs per week was significantly higher in the copers (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Children with chronic ankle instability exhibited weaker lower limb strength, poorer static and dynamic standing balance, and participate in less physical activity compared to those in a coper group which may have future negative health consequences. Knowledge about the differences between the two groups may provide guidance for physical educators and physical therapists. (200 words)