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Sensory changes associated with severe ankle sprain

J E Bullock-Saxton1

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Australia.

Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
|September 1, 1995
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Severe ankle sprains can lead to lasting local sensory deficits, affecting vibration perception, touch discrimination, and balance. These deficits highlight the impact of ankle injuries on afferent feedback and motor control.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • An intact afferent nervous system is crucial for motor control.
  • Joint injuries, particularly in the lower limb, can impair afferent feedback and reduce stability.
  • Ankle sprains are common injuries that may impact sensory function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between severe ankle sprain and local sensory deficits.
  • To compare sensory feedback and balance in individuals with and without a history of severe ankle sprain.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated vibration perception thresholds.
  • Assessed two-point discrimination.
  • Measured one-legged standing balance.
  • Compared outcomes between injured and non-injured limbs in sprain group and between sprain and control groups.

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Main Results:

  • Individuals with a history of severe unilateral ankle sprain exhibited sensory deficits in vibration perception, two-point discrimination, and balance on the injured side compared to the non-injured side.
  • These side-to-side differences in sensory function were not observed in the control group without lower limb injury.
  • All measured sensory variables were significantly affected by previous severe ankle sprain.

Conclusions:

  • Severe ankle sprains are associated with significant local sensory deficits.
  • These deficits in afferent feedback may contribute to impaired motor control and reduced lower limb stability following ankle injury.
  • The findings underscore the importance of addressing sensory impairments in the rehabilitation of severe ankle sprains.