Effects of Ankle Support on Time To Stabilization of Subjects with Stable Ankles

Abstract

EFFECTS OF ANKLE SUPPORT ON TIME TO STABILIZATION OF SUBJECTS WITH STABLE ANKLES By Raquel Elise Martin A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2007 Major Director: Dr. Scott Ross Assistant Professor Department of Health & Human Performance The purpose of this study was to determine if prophylactic ankle tape and/or ankle braces improve dynamic stability in TTS measure. All subjects were healthy and had no prior history of ankle injuries. Data collection consisted of each subject performing a single leg jump-landing with ankle tape, ankle brace, combination of the two, and control (no tape or brace) conditions. Dynamic stability was assessed with time to stabilization force plate measure. Significant plane by ankle tape interaction (p=0.045) was found. No significant plane by ankle tape by ankle brace interaction (p=0.637), no significant ankle tape by ankle brace interaction (p=0.483), or plane by