Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ankle Joint

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

Bones of the Lower Limb: Tibia and Fibula

Bones of the Lower Limb: Tibia and Fibula

The tibia is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg. It is larger than the fibula with which it is paired. The tibia is also the second longest bone in the body and is located right below the skin. The proximal end of the tibia forms the medial and the lateral condyle, which articulates with the condyles of the femur to form the knee joint. Between the articulating surfaces is the irregular elevated area known as the intercondylar eminence that serves as the inferior attachment point for...

Motion of a Projectile

Motion of a Projectile

Projectile motion becomes evident when a player kicks the ball into the air. The launch angle, or the angle at which the ball is kicked, plays a crucial role in determining the trajectory of the projectile. As the ball soars through the air, influenced solely by gravity, its motion can be dissected into two independent velocity components: the horizontal and the vertical.
Horizontal motion, governed by the initial kick, maintains a constant velocity throughout the flight of the soccer ball.

Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes

Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes

The human leg comprises an intricate system of muscles that facilitate the movement of feet and toes. Within this system, the muscles are categorized into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with a unique set of muscles carrying out specific functions.
Anterior Compartment
The anterior compartment includes muscles that contribute to the dorsiflexion of the foot. This compartment houses the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles.

Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella

Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella

The femur is the body's longest and strongest bone spanning the thigh region. Its head articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone to form the hip joint. A minor indentation on the medial side of the femoral head, called the fovea capitis, serves as the site of attachment for the ligament of the head of the femur. This weak ligament spans the femur and acetabulum and supports the hip joint. The narrowed region below the head is the neck of the femur. The inclination angle between the neck...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Health and Performance Challenges in the Era of Human Enhancement: Insights from Sport Medicine Professionals.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2025

Same author

Adolescent male soccer players have higher growth rates and risk of injury is associated with biological maturity.

The Turkish journal of pediatrics·2024

Same author

Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity: the Hamburg Declaration.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2023

Same author

Joint position statement of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) and European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA) on the IOC framework on fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination based on gender identity and sex variations.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2022

Same author

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Metacarpal Cartilage Thicknesses in Weightlifters and Volleyball Players.

American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation·2022

Same author

Protecting olympic participants from COVID-19: the trialled and tested process.

British journal of sports medicine·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 8, 2026

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

Published on: October 28, 2022

Proprioception and ankle injuries in soccer.

Emin Ergen¹, Bülent Ulkar

¹Sports Medicine Department, Ankara University School of Medicine, Cebeci 06590, Ankara, Turkey. ergen@medicine.ankara.edu.tr

Clinics in Sports Medicine

|January 22, 2008

Summary

Soccer injuries, particularly lower extremity ones, can be reduced. External ankle supports and proprioceptive-coordination training are effective for preventing ankle sprains, especially in athletes with prior injuries.

More Related Videos

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

Published on: May 26, 2020

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 8, 2026

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

Published on: October 28, 2022

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

Published on: May 26, 2020

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Soccer's high participation rates correlate with significant lower extremity injuries.
Ankle sprains are a common soccer-related injury requiring effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate methods for preventing soccer-related injuries, focusing on ankle sprains.
To explore the role of proprioceptive training in injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on ankle sprain prevention and rehabilitation.
Analysis of the components of proprioception, including balance, postural control, and sensory feedback.
Examination of the efficacy of external ankle supports and proprioceptive-coordination training.

Main Results:

External ankle supports and proprioceptive-coordination training demonstrate effectiveness in preventing ankle sprains.
Proprioceptive training enhances functional joint stability, crucial for both injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Proprioception involves balance, postural control, and sensory feedback mechanisms vital for joint awareness.

Conclusions:

Proprioceptive-coordination training and external ankle supports are recommended for soccer injury prevention, particularly for ankle sprains.
Enhancing proprioception is key to improving functional joint stability and facilitating safe return to sport after injury.