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Analysis of athletic performance with prophylactic ankle devices.

R T Burks1, B G Bean, R Marcus

  • 1Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84132.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Ankle taping and braces can decrease athletic performance, with taping causing significant declines in vertical jump, shuttle run, and sprint times. Braces also slightly reduced performance but were more comfortable and less detrimental than taping.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Ankle injuries are common in athletes, leading to widespread use of prophylactic support like taping and braces.
  • The impact of different ankle support methods on athletic performance remains a critical area of investigation for injury prevention and performance optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the effects of ankle taping, Swede-O brace, and Kallassy brace on athletic performance in varsity college athletes.
  • To determine if prophylactic ankle support significantly impacts performance in key athletic events.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty varsity college athletes participated in the study.
  • Athletes performed four events (broad jump, vertical leap, 10-yard shuttle run, 40-yard sprint) under four randomized conditions: ankle taping, Swede-O brace, Kallassy brace, or no support.

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  • Performance data and subjective comfort ratings were collected and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Ankle taping significantly decreased performance in the vertical jump (4%), shuttle run (1.6%), and sprint (3.5%) compared to no support (P < 0.05).
    • The Swede-O brace led to decreased performance in the vertical jump (4.6%), broad jump (3.6%), and sprint (3.2%).
    • The Kallassy brace showed a smaller decrease in vertical jump (3.4%) and was rated as the most comfortable support, least impacting performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Ankle taping, despite its common use for prophylaxis, significantly impairs athletic performance.
    • Ankle braces, particularly the Kallassy brace, result in minor performance decrements and offer better comfort, suggesting they may be preferable to taping for prophylactic support.
    • Performance reduction should not be the sole criterion for selecting prophylactic ankle support; comfort and minimal performance impact are also crucial considerations.