Ankle sprain is a common injury in dancers. Because of the relative frequency of this injury
and its wide acceptance as a likely part of an active lifestyle, in many individuals it may not …

Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the most prevalent of the painful
musculoskeletal conditions. CLBP is a heterogeneous condition with many causes and …

The array of dysfunction occurring after ligamentous injury is tied to long-term clinical
impairments in functional performance, joint stability, and health-related quality of life. To …

Objective: To discuss the proper methods used to elicit the Hoffmann reflex (H-reflex) and to
present different situations in which this tool can be used in sports medicine research. Data …

Quadriceps muscle dysfunction is common following anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACLR). Data considering the diversity of neural changes, in-concert with …

Training and testing of balance have potential applications in sports and medicine.
Laboratory grade force plates (FP) are considered the gold standard for the measurement of …

Objective To compare an accelerated intervention incorporating early therapeutic exercise
after acute ankle sprains with a standard protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation …

Background Pain is an independent risk factor for falling. One in two older community-
dwelling people with musculoskeletal pain fall each year. This study examined physical …

Context Neuromuscular deficits are common in people with chronic ankle instability (CAI).
Corticomotor pathways are very influential in the production of voluntary muscle function, yet …

Background: Functional ankle instability or a subjective report of “giving way” at the ankle
may be present in up to 40% of patients after a lateral ankle sprain. Damage to …