Reliability of a functional test battery evaluating functionality, proprioception, and strength in recreational athletes with functional ankle instability

Sekir U., Yildiz Y., Hazneci B., Ors F., Saka T., Aydin T.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE, vol.44, no.4, pp.407-415, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.407-415
  • Keywords: Proprioception, Ankle joint, Ankle injuries, Joint instability, Rehabilitation, TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY, MUSCLE STRENGTH, EVERSION-STRENGTH, POSITION SENSE, INVERSION, JOINT, SPRAINS, FOOT
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim. In contrast to the single evaluation methods used in the past, the combination of multiple tests allows one to obtain a global assessment of the ankle joint. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of the different tests in a functional test battery.