Resumen
Context: The combined effects of strength and proprioception training, especially in individuals with ankle instability, have not been studied extensively.
Objective: To examine the influence of 6 weeks of strength and proprioception training on measures of muscle fatigue and static balance in those with unilateral functional ankle instability (FAI).
Design: Pretest-posttest, randomized groups.
Setting: A climate-controlled sports-medicine research laboratory.
Subjects: 38 subjects with self-reported unilateral FAI.
Measurements: Muscle fatigue was determined using the median power frequency (f ) from an electromyographic signal, and static balance was assessed using center-of-pressure values obtained from a triaxial force plate.
Results: There were no significant effects of the strength or proprioception training on our measures of muscle fatigue and static balance.
Conclusions: Strength training, proprioception training, and the combination of the 2 failed to improve postural-stability characteristics in a group of subjects with FAI.
Idioma original | American English |
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Publicación | Journal of Sport Rehabilitation |
Volumen | 13 |
N.º | 3 |
DOI | |
Estado | Published - ene 1 2004 |