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The Effect of Ankle Bracing on Knee Kinematics Scand J Med Sci Sports 2013: ••: ••–•• © 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. doi: 10.1111/sms.12130 Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd The effect of ankle bracing on knee kinetics and kinematics during volleyball-specific tasks T. West, L. Ng, A. Campbell School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia Corresponding author: Leo Ng, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia. Tel: +61 8 9266 1001, Fax: +61 8 9266 3699, E-mail: [email protected] Accepted for publication 21 August 2013 The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using paired sample t-tests between the braced and non- ankle bracing on knee kinetics and kinematics during braced conditions (P < 0.05). The results revealed no sig- volleyball tasks. Fifteen healthy, elite, female volleyball nificant effect of bracing on knee kinematics or ground players performed a series of straight-line and lateral reaction forces during any task or on knee kinetics during volleyball tasks with no brace and when wearing an ankle the straight-line movement volleyball tasks. However, brace. A 14-camera Vicon motion analysis system and ankle bracing was demonstrated to reduce knee lateral AMTI force plate were used to capture the kinetic and shear forces during all of the lateral movement volleyball kinematic data. Knee range of motion, peak knee tasks. Wearing the Active Ankle T2 brace will not impact anterior–posterior and medial–lateral shear forces, and knee joint range of motion and may in fact reduce shear peak ground reaction forces that occurred between initial loading to the knee joint in volleyball players. contact with the force plate and toe off were compared Volleyball is the second most participated sport in the tendinopathy is the most common knee injury reported world, second only to soccer in terms of global partici- (Reeser et al., 2006) and can have a significant impact on pation rates (Bahr & Bahr, 1997; Reeser et al., 2006). volleyball players, shortening or ending their participa- Volleyball players are susceptible to a broad range of tion in the sport (Richards et al., 1996). Patellar injuries including acute ankle sprains, acute knee injuries tendinopathy is thought to result from tendon overload and overuse conditions of the knee and shoulder (Reeser (Lian et al., 2003; Cook & Purdham, 2009), with et al., 2006; Agel et al., 2007). Acute ankle sprains are repeated eccentric loading such as landing from a block the most common injury reported by volleyball players, or spike, considered to be a major risk factor (Richards accounting for up to half of all volleyball-related injuries et al., 1996; Lian et al., 2003). More specifically, the (Bahr & Bahr, 1997; Agel et al., 2007). Consequently, vertical magnitude of a jump, the range of movement of many players wear ankle braces (Rosenbaum et al., the knee, the valgus strain about the knee during the 2005), with evidence supporting ankle bracing as a suc- eccentric loading phase of the spike approach, and the cessful ankle sprain prevention strategy (Sitler et al., flexibility of the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles 1994; Surve et al., 1994; Stasinopoulos, 2004; Pedowitz have all been identified as mechanical risk factors to et al., 2008). Semi-rigid “stirrup” orthoses, like the patellar tendon injuries (Richards et al., 1996; Lian Active Ankle T2 brace (Cramer Products, Inc., Gardner, et al., 2003; Malliaras et al., 2006). In addition to patel- Kansas, USA), are designed to restrict inversion and lar tendinopathy, volleyball players are also at risk of eversion while allowing full movement of the ankle into knee osteoarthritis, with research suggesting that women plantarflexion and dorsiflexion (MacKean et al. 1995). participating in weight-bearing sports are 2−3 times The Active Ankle T2 brace has been demonstrated to more likely to develop the condition than their age- effectively reduce the incidence of ankle sprains in ath- matched controls (Spector et al., 1996). The develop- letes (Pedowitz et al., 2008) and is therefore a popular ment of knee osteoarthritis is thought to be a result of the choice among volleyball players. repetitive joint stress, torsional loading, and high-impact In addition to ankle injuries, volleyball players are forces associated with volleyball (Buckwalter & Lane, also at significant risk of knee injuries (Schafle et al., 1997; Wolf & Amendola, 2005; Arden & Nevitt, 2006). 1990), with a higher incidence reported in females than More specifically, recent studies have linked the devel- in males (Ferretti et al., 1990, 1992). These injuries are opment and progression of osteoarthritis with knee typically overuse in nature (Schafle et al., 1990). Patellar lateral–medial shear forces (Lynn et al., 2007). Shear 1 West et al. forces are known to be detrimental to joint health with Data collection repetitive shear stress resulting in microtrauma to articu- Each participant attended a single data collection at the Curtin lar cartilage over time (Buckwalter & Lane, 1997; Wolf University Motion Analysis Laboratory. Data were collected using & Amendola, 2005). a 14-camera Vicon MX motion analysis system (Oxford Metrics, Ankle braces are designed to prevent ankle injuries Inc., Oxford, UK) at a capture rate of 250 Hz, and an AMTI force plate (Advanced Mechanical Technology Inc., Watertown, through restricting ankle frontal plane movement; Massachusetts, USA) operated at 1000 Hz. however, a number of studies have shown ankle bracing Following arrival to the laboratory, each participant’s height to also limit ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion range and mass were measured using a standardized stadiometer and (Cordova et al., 2000, 2010). One study in particular electronic scale, respectively. Retro-reflective markers (necessary demonstrated that wearing the ASO Ankle Brace for motion tracking) were then placed on anatomical landmarks on the participants’ pelvis, thighs, legs and their own volleyball shoes (Medical Specialties, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, in accordance with a cluster based marker set and International USA) during a drop landing task limited ankle dorsiflex- Society of Biomechanics recommendations (Wu et al., 2002; ion range of motion and increased knee flexion angle at Besier et al., 2003). Ankle and knee joint centers were calculated initial ground contact (DiStefano et al., 2008). The prior to the application of the ankle brace during a single static greater degree of knee flexion was thought to compensate trial. Ankle joint center locations were referenced to the lower leg cluster of markers, in order to ensure no error following the appli- for the restricted ankle dorsiflexion, thereby allowing cation of the brace. Participants then completed a standardized, ground reaction forces to remain consistent (DiStefano typical pre-match warm up. Following this, each participant’s et al., 2008). Given that landing with increased knee maximum jump reach height was determined from the best of flexion is a risk factor for patellar tendinopathy (Richards three attempts. The distance between each participant’s standing et al., 1996; Lian et al., 2003; Malliaras et al., 2006), it reach and their maximum jump reach height was then utilized as their jump height. This measure was then used to calculate the was concluded that ankle bracing may have detrimental optimal ball height for the spiking and blocking tasks (ball implications for the knee joint. height = standing reach height + 65% maximum jump height), as The effect of ankle bracing on knee shear forces in previously described (Mitchinson et al., 2013). A standard volley- volleyball players has not been reported to date. There- ball ball (Mikasa) was secured to rope “levers” via Velcro, and the fore, this study aimed to quantify the effect of ankle ball was suspended at the predetermined height for each player (Fig. 1). bracing on the knee kinetics and kinematics of elite The participants then performed a series of volleyball tasks with female volleyball players during volleyball-specific no brace and when wearing theActiveAnkle T2 brace (Fig. 2). This functional tasks. Secondarily, in order to assist in the ankle brace (semi-rigid, sport-stirrup orthosis consisting of two interpretation of results relating to knee forces, peak molded plastic sides, connected to a heel piece by a hinge joint) was ground reaction forces, and time to peak ground reac- selected for this study as it is popular among Australian female volleyball players, and has been used in previous research (Santos tion forces will be analyzed. The results of this study et al., 2004; Venesky et al., 2006; Pedowitz et al., 2008). The braced might have clinical implications, given that repetitive and non-braced conditions were completed in a randomized order, knee shear forces have been linked with the develop- and the order that each task was performed within each condition ment of knee osteoarthritis and patellar tendinopathy, was similarly randomized using Microsoft Excel (Microsoft, both of which volleyball players are known to be at Redmond, Washington, USA) random number generator. The series of tasks included a set of straight-line tasks (running, heightened risk (Spector et al., 1996; Reeser et al., blocking and spiking) which included movements in only one 2006). direction, and a set of lateral tasks (cutting, block and push off, and Specifically, it was hypothesized that: spike and cover) which included movements involving a change of direction. These tasks were selected in consultation with the 1 Ankle bracing would increase the shear forces Australian Volleyball Team physiotherapist and Australian acting at the knee joint during volleyball-specific tasks, 2 Ankle bracing would increase the range of movement at the knee joint during volleyball-specific tasks. Materials and methods Participants Fifteen female volleyball players [mean and standard deviation (SD) age 22.7 (3.30) years, height 1.80 (0.07) m, mass 72.1 (7.90) kg] participated in this study.
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