Star excursion balance training: effects on ankle functional stability after ankle sprain.
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2005-09-21
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OBJECTIVES: To study the effects of Star Excursion Balance training on functional stability of athletes with ankle sprain.
MATERIAL AND METHOD: Thirty-two male athletes with grade 2 ankle sprain, aged 15-22 years old were enrolled. They were random sampling into training group (n=15) and control group (n=17). All received conventional physical therapy program for 4 weeks. The training group also underwent the Star Excursion Balance training 3 days per week for 4 weeks. Single leg stance time (SLST) was assessed at pre- and post-training. Re-injuries were recorded during 3 months follow-up.
RESULTS: After the program, subjects from both groups demonstrated significant improvement in SLST The training group gained SLST of the injured sides 2 times more than the control group (p = 0.002 tested with eyes closed, p = 0. 007 tested with eyes open), and also improved the SLST during eyes closed of the normal sides (p = 0.015). Re-injuries were found in 1/15 of the training group and 2/17 of the control group.
CONCLUSION: Star Excursion Balance training is more effective than the conventional therapy program in improving functional stability of the sprained ankle.
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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.
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Chaiwanichsiri D, Lorprayoon E, Noomanoch L. Star excursion balance training: effects on ankle functional stability after ankle sprain. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2005 Sep; 88 Suppl 4(): S90-4