Modified proximal thigh kinematics captured with a novel smartphone app in individuals with a history of recurrent ankle sprains and altered dorsiflexion with walking

Increased dorsiflexion was present in both limbs of the recurrent ankle sprain group with walking. AccWalker does not assess ankle movement, but uniquely identified thigh motion impairments associated with recurrent ankle sprains in their unaffected-limb, potentially identifying central deficits associated with recurrent ankle sprains. This app has clinical implications for assessing potential pathological movement that can be corrected through rehabilitation.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research