Volume 5 Supplement 1

3rd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community

Introduction
Open Access

Assessment of chronic ankle instability

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research20125(Suppl 1):I2

https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-S1-I2

©  Refshauge and Hiller; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012

Published: 10 April 2012

Chronic ankle instability is a complex problem which often follows ankle sprain. This workshop will discuss the latest models of chronic ankle instability and give an overview of the latest research in the area. Assessment tools available in the clinic as well as the laboratory setting will be demonstrated in the workshop with the opportunity for participants to practice. Assessments covered will include; balance, strength, joint laxity, motor control, and proprioception.

Authors’ Affiliations

(1)
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney

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© Refshauge and Hiller; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012

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