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Abstract
Background: Comparisons of talar cartilage and the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) profiles in individuals with different levels of chronic ankle instability (CAI) provide insight into early adaptation of tissue morphology.
Purpose: This study compared morphologic response and recovery of the talar cartilage and ATFL before and after 30-min of self-paced treadmill running between individuals with CAI, coper (full recovery from a first-time ankle sprain), and healthy controls.
Methods: Sixty young males (24.8 years, 176.9 cm, 75.7 kg) were allocated into the CAI, coper, and healthy control group by their number of ankle sprains and scores on the self-reported ankle instability questionnaires (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool, and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure-Activities of Daily Living). Ultrasonographic images in the cross-sectional area (CSA; overall, lateral, and medial) and ATFL length (unstressed and stressed and position) before and after treadmill running were recorded and analyzed.
Results: There were no group by time interactions in the talar cartilage CSA (F14,399 <1.09, p > .36 for all tests) and ATFL length (F14,399< .69, p > .79 for all tests). Regardless of time, CAIs had the largest overall (F2,399 = 42.68, p < .001), lateral (F2,399 = 37.16, p < .001), and medial (F2,399 = 36.57, p < .001) CSA of talar cartilage and the longest stressed-ATFL length (F2,399 = 54.42, p < .001), followed by copers and healthy controls.
Conclusion: Morphologic features of the talar cartilage and ATFL appear to depend on the level of ankle instability (e.g. a history of recurrent ankle sprain).
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The aim of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice is to provide an international, peer-reviewed forum for the publication, dissemination, and discussion of recent developments and current research in physiotherapy/physical therapy. The journal accepts original quantitative and qualitative research reports, theoretical papers, systematic literature reviews, clinical case reports, and technical clinical notes. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice; promotes post-basic education through reports, reviews, and updates on all aspects of physiotherapy and specialties relating to clinical physiotherapy.