Time-to-Boundary Analysis of Postural Control following Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain

There is strong evidence that acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) impairs postural control that is critical to joint stability and the prevention of falls/recurrent injuries [1,2]. Specifically, postural stability during unipedal (single-leg) stance is affected, not only with the injured limb but also with the uninjured limb [2 –4]. Bilateral deficits following unilateral injury have highlighted centrally mediated changes in postural control that may occur following ALAS. This central mechanism suggests that postural stability during bipedal (double-leg) stance may also be compromised.
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
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