Introduction
One of the philosophical decisions made by novice athletic trainers is determining which is better: taping or bracing the ankle joint. There are several factors to consider including efficiency, stability, injury prevention and cost effectiveness. Ankle sprains are one of the most common athletic injuries with most occurring to the lateral ligaments of the ankle.1, 2,3,4,5 In American Football ankle sprains comprise approximately 10-15% of all injuries whereas 70% of college basketball players have had at least one ankle sprain. Furthermore ankle injuries are common in soccer, field hockey and other sports.3 To determine between taping an ankle or using a brace, effectiveness, efficiency, and cost effect are taken into consideration.
When researchers compare taping and bracing there are several considerations which must be addressed. The researcher has to look at the type of tape, how the tape is applied, and whether there are extra measures taken such at spatting along with a normal ankle tape job.5 The researcher also has to look at the type of brace, how the brace is applied, who applies the brace, and how long the brace will last in an active sport season.5
Researchers have studied how to treat an ankle sprain, but there are not as many that have looked at whether using tape or using a brace is more effective in preventing injury.1, 3 Those who focus on prevention take into account proprioception, patient satisfaction, cost-benefit, and kinematics.2, 3, 4, 5 Evaluating various evidence provided in research, athletic trainers can decide which intervention is best suited for their practice.
Taping
Studies have shown taping an ankle can limit range of motion if done correctly.1, 5 Another study done by Reut...
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...is the only issue that they have to worry about. When a patient is able to walk for a specific period of time without pain then they can jog for the other 50% of the time. Progressing on through activities that require more strength for pushing off running is the next activity that is tested. Eventually a person can walk backwards and do patterned running such as figure 8’s, S’s and Z’s. Sports oriented rehab for ankles requires a little longer recovery time because their ankle must stand up to the forces that their sport demands. Such activities must take place under a trainer, coach, or physical therapist that is familiar with the sport. Activities whether they be every day or in a sport can be accompanied by ankle braces every often to add strength to the joint until strength is built up completely.
In spite of this the rate of ACL injury is almost equal through all levels of sports, from beginner, to recreational, to professional athletes. The most widely publicized incident of ACL damage has come from Theresa Edwards who was a top female athlete. She was a basketball player who went to the limit with sports. She went beyond her capability and her ligament couldn’t withstand the pressure and snapped. She is not the only but just one example of many who have suffered this same problem. As female athletes continue to become more competitive and aggressive, ACL damage continues to rise.
A person that over pronates will land with with the inside if their foot. The ankle drawer assessment will help determine the integrity of the ligaments in the ankle. Also the client should get a proper diagnosis for the exact reason why the foot is over pronating.
Also, it was stated that because of the elbow angle at foot stride and ball release that the shoulder joint was affected more so than at any other time. Finally, in order to understand why the injuries occur we should learn the joint ranges of motion so we can develop better preventive methods for injuries.
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I learned from this article that pneumatic compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings can also be used instead of ankle exercise. As the article stated, "anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, and anticoagulants will help prevent the deep vein thrombosis” (Pellino, 1994). Moreover, the article also discussed a lot of other helpful interventions to assist the patients with hip fractures, including assessing the patient's skin integrity and applying moisturizing lotions. In sum, this exercise has significantly increased my understanding about taking
Anderson, D. I., & Sidaway, B. (2013) Kicking biomechanics: Importance of balance. Lower Extremity Review Magazine.
The majority of ACL injuries can be defined as ‘non-contact’ (without direct trauma to knee joint), which occur during various sporting activities involving high risk dynamic movements ⁶ ¹¹. The mechanism involved in non-contact ACL injury during sporting activities is commonly attributed to foot planting, pivoting, decelerating or side cutting movements ¹². The need for further investigation into the aforementioned non-contact ACL injury mechanisms and risk factors is facilitated by continuing high incidence rates, long recovery periods and economic burdens ³ ¹¹. The remainder of the current review will primarily look into the association between biomechanics and ...
... ankle instability were found to be no better than ankle brace and sport tape . The positive side of kinesiology tape is that due to its elasticity it could provide a better range of motion for athletes. So it depends on what do the athlete’s want, a sturdy support to prevent ankle inversion it is recommended to use sport tape or ankle brace. A less sturdy support but offers greater flexibility, one should use KT. In regard to rehabilitative purposes, KT
Approximately 25,000 people experience getting a sprained ankle every day (By the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons). When having a sprained ankle your doctor could recommend you going to visit a physical therapist. Physical therapist help people who’ve been injured or sick, and the physical therapist will help the patient back to their healthy life style, like they were before their injury. They also help people with permit disabilities.
When an athlete catches the sound of their knee crack and pop, they better prepare themselves for a long journey. The Center for Injury and Policy (CIRP), from Science Daily, reports that, “Knees are the most accident prone part of the body in high school athletes.” Knee injuries are very common; in fact, they are responsible for 45% of the injuries that occur in high school athletics across America. Knee injuries are well known to not just those in the medical field, but also to athletes. Injuries to the knee are caused by many factors, and what happens after the injury has taken place is what’s most concerning (Science Daily).
In the reaction to the injury itself, there is a primary reaction followed by a secondary reaction. With this ankle sprain, a common primary reaction is that of fear. This athlete can be afraid of many things ranging from them never getting better to never getting to play again to being afraid of the unknown. In order to conquer this fear the athletic trainer needs to help reassure the athlete about their injury. This can be done by presenting the truth about the injury and rehab process in a manner they can understand and gaining the athlete’s trust in the athletic trainer.
The majority of ACL injuries suffered during athletic participation are of the noncontact variety. Three main noncontact mechanisms have been identified planting and cutting, straight-knee landing and one-step stop landing with the knee hyperextended. Pivoting and sudden deceleration are also common mechanisms of noncontact ACL injury. Basketball, soccer, and volleyball consistently produce some of the highest ACL injury rates across various age groups. Other activities with a high rate of injury are gymnastics, martial arts, and running. In most sports, injuries occur more often in games than in practice. Many injuries have occurred during the first 30 minutes of play. One-reason physicians are seeing more ACL injuries in female patients that more women play sports, and they play more intensely. But as they continued to do more studies, they are finding that women's higher rate of ACL is probably due ...
...p, etc.). Natural grass fields are generally better than turf field. They have lower rates of foot, ankle, and knee injuries. Another type of risk factor that has been identified is the type of shoes worn. Many studies have theorized that shoe design could increase the risk of ACL injury. The two factors of shoes that have gained a lot of attention are the “release coefficient”, and the surface interaction. The “release coefficient” is the force-to-weight ratio of the shoe. These studies stated that an optimal shoe would have minimal rotational friction, which would result in reduced rotational stress of the leg. It would also need maximal translational friction, which would allow safer stopping. Both of these combined would potentially cut down on ACL injuries.
Ankle injuries are common in the dance industry because they happen unexpectedly. When an ankle is sprained, ligaments on the inside or outside of your foot get twisted or overstretched.They're usually caused by incorrect landing. The ankle is frequently injured in dance because it accounts for 57% of dancers’ reported injuries . Which is why people need acknowledge the problem and take precaution to find out what the symptoms are, how to prevent it and how to handle the injury. The ankle is frequently injured in dance because it accounts for 57% of dancers’