Abstract
DOI: 10.15448/1980-6108.2017.1.25082Aims: The prevalence rate of ankle complexities is increasing at a constant rate among athletes. This study aimed to systematically describe the facts and findings related to the effectiveness of training programs on proprioception among athletes suffering from ankle ligament injury.Methods: A literature search in online libraries (Google Scholar, PubMed, EBSCOhost, and ProQuest) using different search engines was conducted for the systematic review and meta-analysis. The common keywords included NEUROMUSCULAR, EXERCISE, TRAINING, PROPRIOCEPTION, and ATHLETES. Studies related to the topic, having relevant resources, and published within the past 10 years were used as inclusion criteria. Methodological quality was assessed through PEDro scale. A meta-analysis of the selected trials was conducted to assess the effectiveness of intervention. Results: Two hundred research articles were initially selected. After close scrutiny, 15 articles were included. Five moderate to excellent quality trials were selected, which involved 2,459 participants. It has been mainly identified that ankle sprain and its complications can be easily prevented with the help of training programs (five trials, relative risk: 0.69, 96%CI: 0.65-0.87). A statistically significant relationship was identified among athletes regarding the preventive impacts of training on proprioception. Conclusions: Preventive training programs were helpful for athletes in terms of proprioception, thus reducing the risk of ankle sprains.
Highlights
The prevalence of ankle injuries is extremely common in a wide variety of sports and athletics
This study aimed to systematically describe the facts and findings related to the effectiveness of training programs on proprioception among athletes suffering from ankle ligament injury
Ankle-related injuries have been identified as a severe muscular condition, which is usually characterized by pain and strains
Summary
The prevalence of ankle injuries is extremely common in a wide variety of sports and athletics. Several balance exercises and other neuromuscular training have been arranged in order to reduce the clinical manifestations of ankle injuries. It is well documented that female athletes are comparatively at higher risk of acquiring knee injuries as compared to male athletes [3]. Most of the training programs are designed to reduce the risk of injuries and their complications among female individuals. Knee ligament injuries are widely associated with chronic pain which, in turn, results in long-term disability. Tendons and ligaments are systematic parts of the neuromuscular system that require certain dietary supplements and training programs for enhancement of energy levels. Athletes are always recommended to enhance their energy levels by means of exercise training programs
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