The predictive value of the multiple hop test for first-time noncontact lateral ankle sprains

The predictive value of the multiple hop test for first-time noncontact lateral ankle sprains. Background: Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are very common sports injuries, cause high health care costs and are associated with postural control deficits. From a preventive point of view, clinicians should d...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2020-01, Vol.38 (1), p.86-93
Main Authors: Eechaute, Christophe, Leemans, Lynn, De Mesmaeker, Margo, De Ridder, Roel, Beckwée, David, Struyf, Filip, Roosen, Filip, Buyl, Ronald, Putman, Koen, Vaes, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Ankle
Ankle Injuries - diagnosis
Ankle Injuries - physiopathology
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - physiopathology
Balance
Exercise Test - methods
Female
Humans
injury risk
lateral ankle sprain
Male
Medical prognosis
Postural Balance - physiology
postural control
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Risk assessment
Risk Factors
Sports injuries
Sprains and Strains - diagnosis
Sprains and Strains - physiopathology
Young Adult
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Summary:The predictive value of the multiple hop test for first-time noncontact lateral ankle sprains. Background: Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are very common sports injuries, cause high health care costs and are associated with postural control deficits. From a preventive point of view, clinicians should dispose valid field tests to identify athletes at risk for a LAS. The aim of this study is to evaluate the predictive value of the multiple hop test (MHT) for first-time noncontact LAS. Methods: Non-elite athletes (n = 232) performed the MHT at baseline. During a 12-month follow-up period, all noncontact LAS related to health care costs were recorded. Outcomes of the MHT (completion time, balance errors and perceived difficulty) between the injured and uninjured group were compared and odds ratios (OR) and relative risks (RR) were calculated using a logistic regression analysis. Results: Ten first-time noncontact LAS were recorded (4.3%). Injured athletes made significantly more change-in-support strategy (CSS) errors when compared to uninjured athletes (p = .04). The OR of the number of CSS errors was 1.14 (p = .03), the RR 4.1 (p = .04). Conclusions: Athletes scoring > 12 CSS errors, have a four times increased risk for a first-time noncontact LAS. The MHT is a valid field test to identify athletes at risk for a first-time noncontact LAS.
ISSN:0264-0414
1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/02640414.2019.1682891