Recovery of calf muscle strength following a lateral ankle sprain.

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Morgan, Sara
Date
2013Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Context: Lateral ankle sprains are the most common injury in sport and medical
care. A lateral ankle sprain can result in a loss of proprioception, range of motion
and strength of the ankle. Aim: To provide insight into whether plantarflexion
strength is reduced following a lateral ankle sprain. Participants: 23 participants
(Female = 13, Male = 10) between the ages of 18 and 24. All experienced a
unilateral lateral ankle sprain with no complications and had no other lower limb
problems following the ankle injury. Participants had returned to sport for a
minimum of three months and a maximum of 36 months. Method: Participants
performed as many one legged standing calf raises as possible at 60% of body
weight. The procedure started with the right leg and then repeated on the left leg.
Results: There was a significant (P < 0.05) difference between the injured and
non-injured ankles. Conclusion: The non-injured ankles performed a higher
number of calf raises than the injured ankles. This suggests that there is a
plantarflexion strength defect present following a lateral ankle sprain.
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