Ankle Braces Effectively Reduce Recurrence of Ankle Sprains in Female Soccer Players
Summary
According to the Athletic Training Journal, ankle injuries is one of the most common injuries sustained in collegiate level sports. They account for about 12 to 18% of all injuries and most of them are ankle sprains. Athletes who have previously sprained their ankle are more likely to do so again in the future. Ankle taping, bracing, and wrapping has been supported to provide the ankle with stability. Since 1979, the staff at Wellesley College has collected ankle injury data from the female athletes. In 1987, the staff began tapping and providing a brace for those with previous ankle sprains. However, the reoccurrence of ankle sprains declined dramatically with those athletes wear braces.
Introduction
The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of ankle stability between taping and bracing while preventing reoccurring ankle sprains in female athletes. The study favored ankle bracing, however,the hypothesis is not clearly stated. The research targeted the best prophylactic intervention that prevented overstretching of the ankle ligaments. The key terms were listed but was not defined. Individuals outside of the athletic training field, may not fully comprehend what an ankle sprain is, what prophylactic means, …show more content…
I find the study has several holes and seems to be too broad. The topic of the study is not broad, however, the research has broad ways of testing the taping or braces. The only study shown is the previously injured athletes wore the braces and tape to several games and practices. The evidence shown is representing bias. You can tell the researchers believe firsthand that bracing is the superior prophylactic tool. The paper does not exaggerate on the other topics of taping or bare. More subjects wore the braces in the study, as well as excessive points backing up
Summary
According to the Athletic Training Journal, ankle injuries is one of the most common injuries sustained in collegiate level sports. They account for about 12 to 18% of all injuries and most of them are ankle sprains. Athletes who have previously sprained their ankle are more likely to do so again in the future. Ankle taping, bracing, and wrapping has been supported to provide the ankle with stability. Since 1979, the staff at Wellesley College has collected ankle injury data from the female athletes. In 1987, the staff began tapping and providing a brace for those with previous ankle sprains. However, the reoccurrence of ankle sprains declined dramatically with those athletes wear braces.
Introduction
The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of ankle stability between taping and bracing while preventing reoccurring ankle sprains in female athletes. The study favored ankle bracing, however,the hypothesis is not clearly stated. The research targeted the best prophylactic intervention that prevented overstretching of the ankle ligaments. The key terms were listed but was not defined. Individuals outside of the athletic training field, may not fully comprehend what an ankle sprain is, what prophylactic means, …show more content…
I find the study has several holes and seems to be too broad. The topic of the study is not broad, however, the research has broad ways of testing the taping or braces. The only study shown is the previously injured athletes wore the braces and tape to several games and practices. The evidence shown is representing bias. You can tell the researchers believe firsthand that bracing is the superior prophylactic tool. The paper does not exaggerate on the other topics of taping or bare. More subjects wore the braces in the study, as well as excessive points backing up