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

Abstract 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 cl...

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Published in:Physical therapy in sport 2017-01, Vol.23, p.31-36
Main Authors: Attenborough, Alison S, Sinclair, Peter J, Sharp, Tristan, Greene, Andrew, Stuelcken, Max, Smith, Richard M, Hiller, Claire E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Ankle injuries
Ankle Injuries - etiology
Ankle Injuries - physiopathology
Female
High school basketball
Humans
Investigations
Joint Instability - physiopathology
Jumping
Medicine
Participation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical therapy
Postural Balance - physiology
Predictor
Prospective
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sports
Sports injuries
Sports Medicine
Sprains and Strains - etiology
Sprains and Strains - physiopathology
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract 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.
ISSN:1466-853X
1873-1600
DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.009