The effects of ankle loads on balance ability during one-leg stance

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of ankle loads on balance ability and to suggest an appropriate load amount. [Subjects and Methods] The 31 healthy subjects randomly put 0%, 1%, and 2% body weight loads on their ankles using a strap, and limit of stability was measured...

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Main Authors: Jung, Da-eun, Kim, Kyoung
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4483434/