The identification of risk factors for ankle sprains sustained during netball participation.
Published 2017 · A. Attenborough, P. Sinclair, Tristan Sharp
Physical therapy in sport : official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayA risk factor for ankle sprains in netball is a reach distance of less than or equal to 77.5% of leg length, which can be easily measured and should be considered for preseason injury risk profiling.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.