NEUROMUSCULAR , PROPRIOCEPTIVE AND BALANCE TRAINING VS BRACING AND TAPING FOR PREVENTING RECURRENT ANKLE SPRAIN IN ATHLETES INTRODUCTION An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough ligaments that surrounds the bones and keeps in contact with each other (1). In India more than ten million cases per year is recorded (2). Ankle sprain makes about 15% of all athletic injuries occurring each day (1). These injuries are common among basketball, volleyball, soccer players(1). Regular participation in physical activity and sports is beneficial for health but there is also increased risk of injury and ankle sprain is commonest one(4). The cause of increase rate of ankle sprain could be improper or no training, improper footwear, playing style, playing …show more content…
Mc Guine and James S. Keene conducted a study on effects of balance training program on risk of ankle sprain. The purpose of study was to know whether a balance training program can reduce risk of ankle sprain in high school athletes. 765 high school soccer and basketball players were randomly allotted to intervention group and control group. Intervention group participated in balance training program and control group performed only standard conditioning exercises. Subject’s demographic data was taken prior to program which included gender, age, height, weight, level of competition, previous ankle sprain, leg dominance, arch type, use of ankle supports and ankle laxity. The balance training program included five sets of exercises to be performed by subjects 3times per week foe 10 min. author included all the subjects in the analysis whether they completed the intervention program or not. Author mentioned the percentage of athletes who got lateral, medial, syndesmotic sprain. According to the study the risk for ankle sprain for subjects taking part in balance training program was low. No adverse event was noted from participating in balance training program. The study is RCT and was not blinded. The subjects performing intervention knew they were doing so to prevent sprain. School knew which team were in control and intervention group hence chances of getting bias was higher. In this study the number of female subjects was more than male. Author’s conclusion was a balance training program will significantly reduce the risk of ankle sprain in
Their bodies are still developing, some of them are growing muscles while others are growing taller, they’re all growing in different ways and their bodies are experiencing many different changes. Football players are required to have high levels of physical activity to improve their performance during the games. Older players have had more training and have prepared their bodies for a longer amount of time. As a matter of fact, in the article "How Dangerous Is High School Football?" by Nationwide Children 's Hospital, they quoted "High school football players sustained a greater proportion of season-ending injuries,
Results from the data showed that peak impact forces at landing were reduced by about 26.4% and the force develop at landing was reduced by 27.3% (Irmischer et al., 2004). The group without the prevention program showed to have stronger forces impacting the knee. Caraffa, Cerulli, Projetti, Aisa, & Rizzo, (1996) a similar study observed a proprioception prevention program to see the influence it had within female athletes. And just like Irmischer et al. , (2004)
football players often make dynamic and explosive movements causing strain on the muscles. Football is generally a rough sport despite all the helmets, pads, braces and supports. All of this can lead to injuries to many parts of the body including Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries, hamstring strain, hip pointer, shoulder dislocation and Acromioclavicular joint injuries. One of the most common injuries in high school football is a concussion. Players don’t realize just how crucial concussions are.
Understanding preventative measures will reduce ACL injuries, support rehabilitation and maximize movement
A study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Columbus Children 's Hospital, is the first to compare injuries among high school and collegiate football players using a nationally representative sample. According to the study, published in the August issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine, four out of every 1,000 high school football exposures resulted in an injury, while eight out of every 1,000 collegiate football exposures resulted in an injury.
Many of the injuries high schoolers receive can weaken that area. If the area is weakened it will be easier to repeat that injury. In source 1 the author informs that running plays are the leading cause of injury for both high school
This study was carried out in 2005 and 2006 season which also noted that the rate of students who get injured when playing football in high school is high. This shows that the number of plays is high in high schools is high compared to other institutions. Some individuals might think that 1000 but for those who understand the concept of football, each game should have 140 plays approximately and several in practice each
This affects a player’s performance because if a player has fallen over and has hurt their ankle, the coach should give them an ice pack so their ankle can heal better, so they can get back to playing quicker. By having the correct first aid kit and the correct qualifications the player cannot sue if something were to go wrong. This will affect a player’s performance because the player will be in good
Being an athlete or trying to maintain a healthy body weight requires knowledge of how the body works. Injuries are common for athletes, and those injuries require treatment. These are just a couple of things that require an Athletic Trainer. This scholar will give insight into their career goals and a further overview of the Athletic Trainer profession and why they are so very important to, not only athletes, but to anyone who may need help recovering from injury and learn how to prevent injury in the future. Overview of Athletic Training Athletic Trainers are responsible for preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses that athletes may face (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008).
These knee injuries can affect a player's long term involvement in the sport. Football players also have a much higher chance of ankle sprains due to the surfaces of the fields they play on and cutting motions. Shoulder injuries are also common and the labrum (cartilage bumper surrounding the socket part of the shoulder) is particularly susceptible to injury, especially in offensive and defensive linemen. In addition, injuries to the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) or shoulder are seen in football players. Football players are very susceptible to receiving concussions.
Many children around the world love to play football as a competitive sport or just as a fun way to entertain themselves. While football can be a great way to exercise, many troublesome injuries can occur. 30 million kids in the United States play sports, and more 3.5 million of them have an injury each year. In 2009, 215,000 kids ages 5-14 went to the hospital with serious injuries from sports. (Stanford, n.d.)
According to Football Injuries in Young Adults, it states “That at least 550,000 injuries occur annually in football” (Turbavile 3). This can show how the body of not just young teens are most likely to get injured. According to Injuries in Youth Football “The injury experience of 5,128 boys… 38.9 are identified as major injuries” (Goldberg 5). This can prove that a little less than half of injuries that occur in football are major injuries. Showing that kids may be damaging their future as much as their bodies.
This program, called the Nijmegen Falls Prevention Program, included one hundred thirteen elderly clients with a history of falls. Exercise sessions were held twice a week for five weeks with fall monitoring done before and after the experiment. Control assessments were also done continuously thru the study to determine client changes in standing balance, balance confidence, and obstacle avoidance skills. The results of the Nijmegen Falls Prevention Program showed that the number of falls within the exercise group dropped by a significant forty six percent! Not only less falls, but obstacle avoidance skills dramatically improved as did balance
The sprains are typically either in the wrist due to them being full-weight bearing areas, or from awkward falls. The wrist is subjected to forces that can exceed twice the body weight and is the most heavily used part of the body in gymnastics, which may sound weird but
(Welby Van Horn) (it puts you on balance) and the back foot the “adjustment foot” (it keeps you in balance). Van Horn’s balance system is certainly one of the most sure methods of teaching beginning players, and he is meticulous in his delivery. Many varsity level players would benefit from a better understanding of the “balance approach.” (it puts you on balance) and the back foot the “adjustment foot” (it keeps you in balance). Van Horn’s balance system is certainly one of the most sure methods of teaching beginning players, and he is meticulous in his delivery.