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Predicting ankle inversion during soccer cuts is possible. Key factors like foot rotation, cutting angle, and initial inversion significantly reduce maximum ankle inversion, enhancing athlete safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Ankle sprains are common in soccer, often occurring during cutting movements.
  • Understanding predictors of maximum ankle inversion angle is crucial for injury prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify initial contact parameters that predict maximum ankle inversion during cutting movements.
  • To quantify the influence of specific kinematic predictors on ankle inversion.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary data analysis of 1,400 cutting movements from 46 male soccer athletes.
  • Linear mixed regression model used to predict maximum ankle inversion within the first 100 ms of ground contact.
  • Six predictors related to change-of-direction intensity and foot placement were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The model explained 62% of the variance in maximum ankle inversion angles.
  • A 1 SD change in foot rotation, cutting angle, or initial ankle inversion reduced maximum ankle inversion by 2.6-4.4°.
  • Cutting angle had a greater influence than approach velocity; forefoot landing, increased exorotation, and eversion reduced inversion.

Conclusions:

  • Initial contact parameters significantly predict maximum ankle inversion during soccer cuts.
  • Modifying foot placement (exorotation, eversion, forefoot landing) and movement execution (cutting angle) can mitigate ankle inversion risk.
  • These findings offer potential for developing targeted interventions to reduce ankle injuries in athletes.