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Footwear and ankle stability in the basketball player
O Petrov1, K Blocher, R L Bradbury
1Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|April 1, 1988
Abstract:
Ankle stability in basketball players is affected by footwear. Athletic shoe manufacturers have introduced specialized lacing systems and high-top performance shoes to improve ankle stability. These performance shoes not only aid in preventing ankle injuries, but also protect injured ankles.