Immediate effect of the use of toe separators on dynamic balance and ankle range of motion: a pilot study.

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS

Physician and Sportsmedicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-02 DOI:10.1080/00913847.2023.2278190

Daniel González-Devesa, Alberto Hermo-Argibay, Nerea Blanco-Martínez, Carlos Ayán-Pérez

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Abstract

Background and objectives: Injuries involving ankle stability and range of motion are among the most frequent in athletes and in the general population. In response, this study aimed to assess the immediate effects of toe separators on dynamic stability and ankle range of motion in healthy young individuals.

Methods: Among the 68 eligible participants, 50 healthy and active subjects completed all trials. The impact of the intervention was evaluated using the Weight Bearing Lunge Test and Y-Test. The control condition performed the tests without toe separators, while the experimental condition performed the tests with toe separators. All participants performed both conditions with a wash-out period of at least 7 days between trials.

Results: Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in dynamic balance (p > 0.05) and range of motion (p > 0.05) between the two conditions. Additionally, no asymmetries were detected between the lower limbs in both tests (p > 0.05).

Conclusions: The results of this pilot study indicate that using toe separators does not have an immediate effect on ankle range of motion and dynamic balance in young, healthy individuals. Future research should consider evaluating intervention programs of longer duration and exploring different populations.

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脚趾分离器对动态平衡和脚踝活动范围的直接影响：一项初步研究。

背景和目的：涉及踝关节稳定性和活动范围的损伤是运动员和普通人群中最常见的损伤之一。作为回应，本研究旨在评估脚趾分离器对健康年轻人动态稳定性和脚踝运动范围的直接影响。方法：在68名符合条件的参与者中，50名健康活跃的受试者完成了所有试验。使用负重Lunge测试和Y-测试评估干预的影响。对照条件在没有脚趾分离器的情况下进行试验，而实验条件在有脚趾分离器的条件下进行试验。所有参与者都在这两种情况下进行了至少7天的洗消期试验间隔天数。结果：统计分析显示，在动态平衡方面没有显著差异（p > 0.05）和运动范围（p > 0.05）。此外，在两项测试中，下肢之间均未检测到不对称（p > 0.05）。结论：这项初步研究的结果表明，使用脚趾分离器对年轻健康人的脚踝运动范围和动态平衡没有直接影响。未来的研究应该考虑评估持续时间更长的干预计划，并探索不同的人群。

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Physician and Sportsmedicine PRIMARY HEALTH CARE-ORTHOPEDICS

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4.90

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a peer-reviewed, clinically oriented publication for primary care physicians. We examine the latest drug discoveries to advance treatment and recovery, and take into account the medical aspects of exercise therapy for a given condition. We cover the latest primary care-focused treatments serving the needs of our active patient population, and assess the limits these treatments govern in stabilization and recovery. The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a peer-to-peer method of communicating the latest research to aid primary care physicians’ advancement in methods of care and treatment. We routinely cover such topics as: managing chronic disease, surgical techniques in preventing and managing injuries, the latest advancements in treatments for helping patients lose weight, and related exercise and nutrition topics that can impact the patient during recovery and modification.