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The Effects Of Prophylactic Ankle Bracing On Collegiate Women's Basketball Ankle Range Of Motion, Static Balance, And Dynamic Balance, Damian Ignacio Aguilar
The Effects Of Prophylactic Ankle Bracing On Collegiate Women's Basketball Ankle Range Of Motion, Static Balance, And Dynamic Balance, Damian Ignacio Aguilar
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Ankle braces are often used by athletic trainers across the nation in hopes of preventing ankle related injuries. Since prophylactic ankle braces are widely used and accepted, it is critical to understand the effects prophylactic ankle braces are having on ankle functionality and postural control both in a braced and non-braced state. However, the effects of prophylactic ankle braces over the period of a season has limited research. Thirteen collegiate women’s basketball players, who are required to wear prophylactic ankle braces through a 20-week season, participated in this study. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of …