An epidemiological survey on ankle sprain.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Ankle sprain is a common sports injury and is often regarded as trivial by athletes and coaches. This epidemiological study was conducted among three categories of Hong Kong Chinese athletes: national teams, competitive athletes and recreational athletes. This study shows that as much as 73% of all athletes had recurrent ankle sprain and 59% of these athletes had significant disability and residual symptoms which led to impairment of their athletic performance. This study indicates that a proper approach towards injury prevention and a comprehensive rehabilitation programme are required.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
- Athletic Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
Anatomy
- ankle