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Laura C Dickerson¹, Robin M Queen¹

¹Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg.

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Summary

Ankle braces alter how athletes load their feet during athletic activities, redistributing pressure across the foot. This study shows braces can change plantar loading, but more research is needed for injury prevention effectiveness.

Keywords:

ankle brace center of pressure foot type

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics

Background:

Foot posture, including pes planus and pes cavus, affects lower extremity function and injury risk.
Ankle bracing is common in sports, but its impact on plantar loading is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of different ankle braces on plantar loading during common athletic tasks.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional laboratory study involving 36 participants performing walking, running, and cutting tasks.
Evaluated plantar loading variables (contact area, maximum force, force-time integral) and center of pressure displacement.
Compared no brace, lace-up ankle-support brace, and semirigid brace conditions.

Main Results:

Foot type significantly influenced force measures across various foot regions and tasks.
Brace type altered medial midfoot contact area during walking and cutting.
Ankle braces modified maximum force and force-time integral in the midfoot, and affected center of pressure displacement.

Conclusions:

Ankle braces can effectively redistribute plantar loading during athletic activities.
Further investigation is warranted to determine the efficacy of ankle braces in preventing athletic injuries.