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...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

Hierarchical porous adsorbent from asphaltenes fibers and its application for methyl orange removal.

RSC advances·2025

Same author

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as a Mediating Variable for Invalid Baseline Profiles on the ImPACT.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Same author

Optimizing Concussion Care Seeking: Using Machine Learning to Predict Delayed Concussion Reporting.

The American journal of sports medicine·2024

Same author

Latent Profiles of Acute Symptoms, Cognitive Performance, and Balance in Sport-Related Concussions.

The American journal of sports medicine·2024

Same author

Optimizing Concussion Care Seeking: Connecting Care-Seeking Behaviors and Neurophysiological States Through Blood Biomarkers.

The American journal of sports medicine·2024

Same author

The Association of Sport Specialization and Concussion History on Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life Among High School Athletes.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2023

Same journal

Erratum. Validity of Poststroke Gait Spatiotemporal and Joint Excursion Metrics Between Inertial Measurement Units and a Marker-Based System.

Journal of applied biomechanics·2026

Same journal

The Influence of Different Starting Block Distances on Internal Tibial Load in Elite Sprinters.

Journal of applied biomechanics·2026

Same journal

Altered Lower-Limb Dynamics in Stop-Jump Activity of Adolescents With Major Thoracic Scoliosis.

Journal of applied biomechanics·2026

Same journal

Biomechanical Differences During Overground Walking in Virtual Reality: A Comparative Study With a Real Environment.

Journal of applied biomechanics·2026

Same journal

The Influence of Relative Schoolbag Mass on Gait Biomechanics of South African Adolescents: The Role of Sex and Grade.

Journal of applied biomechanics·2026

Same journal

Influence of Body Configuration on Kinetics and Multijoint Control Strategies Sprinters Use During the First Step Out of Blocks.

Journal of applied biomechanics·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

Published on: March 1, 2024

A novel dynamic ankle-supinating device.

Gregory M Gutierrez¹, Thomas Kaminski

¹Arthur J. Nelson Jr. Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, NewYork University, New York, NY, USA.

Journal of Applied Biomechanics

|February 12, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are common, but the neuromuscular causes of chronic ankle instability (AI) remain unclear. This study investigates dynamic ankle restraints and compensatory mechanisms in individuals with and without AI after LAS.

More Related Videos

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

Published on: March 1, 2024

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Sports Medicine
Neuromuscular Control

Background:

Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are frequent joint injuries, with some leading to chronic ankle instability (AI).
The neuromuscular mechanisms underlying AI are not well understood.
Understanding these mechanisms is vital for preventing AI.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the biomechanics of the landing phase during a simulated LAS.
To investigate dynamic restraint mechanisms in individuals with AI.
To identify compensatory strategies in individuals with a history of LAS but no AI.

Main Methods:

Biomechanical analysis of the drop jump landing phase.
Utilized a device simulating the mechanism of a LAS.
Included participants with and without a history of LAS.

Main Results:

Insights into dynamic ankle restraint mechanisms in individuals with AI.
Elucidation of compensatory neuromuscular strategies following LAS.
Data to inform the identification of crucial neuromuscular control strategies.

Conclusions:

Biomechanical analysis during simulated LAS provides insight into AI.
Identifying compensatory mechanisms in individuals without AI is key.
Understanding neuromuscular control is essential for reducing AI incidence.