The effect of a proprioceptive balance board training program for the prevention of ankle sprains: a prospective controlled trial

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Verhagen, Evert¹; van der Beek, Allard^1,2; Twisk, Jos¹; Bouter, Lex¹; Bahr, Roald³; van Mechelen, Willem^1,2

The effect of a proprioceptive balance board training program for the prevention of ankle sprains: a prospective controlled trial

Am J Sports Med. September 2004;32(6):1385-1393

©2004 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

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¹EMGO-Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

²Body@Work, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

³Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Oslo, Norway
Abstract and keywords

Background: Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in a variety of sports.

Hypothesis: A proprioceptive balance board program is effective for prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball players.

Study Design: Prospective controlled study.

Methods: There were 116 male and female volleyball teams followed prospectively during the 2001-2002 season. Teams were randomized by 4 geographical regions to an intervention group (66 teams, 641 players) and control group (50 teams, 486 play- ers). Intervention teams followed a prescribed balance board training program; control teams followed their normal training rou- tine. The coaches recorded exposure on a weekly basis for each player. Injuries were registered by the players within 1 week after onset.

Results: Significantly fewer ankle sprains in the intervention group were found compared to the control group (risk difference = 0.4/1000 playing hours; 95% confidence interval, 0.1-0.7). A significant reduction in ankle sprain risk was found only for players with a history of ankle sprains. The incidence of overuse knee injuries for players with history of knee injury was increased in the intervention group. History of knee injury may be a contraindication for proprioceptive balance board training.

Conclusions: Use of proprioceptive balance board program is effective for prevention of ankle sprain recurrences.

Keywords: prevention; ankle sprains; volleyball; proprioception; prospective
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DOI: 10.1177/0363546503262177

PubMed: 15310562

WoS: 000223415400002

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