Document Type : Original article
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Sport injuries and corrective exercises. Sports science. University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Professor, University of Isfahan
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3. Assistant Professor Department of Sports Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
10.22037/sjrm.2023.117168.3183
Abstract
Background and aims: Ankle sprain is the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injury in athletes, which can be improved with low-cost and non-invasive rehabilitation programs. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of eight weeks of slide board exercises on static balance, proprioception and ankle muscle strength of female basketball players with chronic ankle instability.
Materials and Methods: The current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design. 28 female basketball players with chronic ankle instability were randomly divided into two groups.( experimental groups: age:14.00±0.78, height 167.78±6.45, weight 59.57±7.18)، (control group: age:14.07±0.82, height 167.08±3.85, weight 62.92±3.45). Before and after the training period, the variables of static balance (foot scan device), proprioception and muscle strength (isokinetic device Biodex model 3pro) were measured. The subjects of the experimental group did slide board exercises during 8 weeks, three sessions per week (each session 60 minutes) under the supervision of the examiner. For statistical analysis, the analysis of covariance test were used. (P=0.05).
Results: The results of the research in post-test showed that, there is a significant difference in the amount of static balance (P≤0.001), proprioception (P≤0.001) and muscle strength (P≤0.001) between the subjects of the two groups, which confirms the effectiveness of the exercises used.
Conclusion: Considering the results of the present research, it can be stated that eight weeks of slide board exercises improved the static balance, proprioception and ankle muscle strength of professional female basketball players with chronic ankle instability, It is suggested to use this program of slide board exercises for the rehabilitation of people with chronic ankle instability.
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