Aims: Single-leg triple jump for distance (SLTJD) is a common test used to assess footedness. Inter-limb differences in leg stiffness (KLEG), ankle dynamic joint stiffness (ADJS), and knee dynamic joint stiffness (KDJS) are expected to be present. The objective of the present stu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/15820
Aims: Unilateral hopping (UH) is one of the common tests for footedness assessment. Inter-limb differences between vertical stiffness (KVERT), ankle dynamic joint stiffness (ADJS) and knee dynamic joint stiffness (KDJS) are expected to exist between the dominant and non-dominant...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/15821
Aims: Dynamic joint stiffness (DJS) is used as a joint stability indicator. The objective of the present study is to verify the influence of footedness in ankle joint stability during the gait stance phase. Study Design: Comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: MovLab/ CIC...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/14745
Aims: The purpose of this study was to verify the influence of Kinesiotape® (KT) and exercise on functional ankle instability score measure by the Y-test in female soccer athletes. Study Design: Interrupted time series with treatment removal. Place and Duration of Study: Futebol...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/15231