The stabilizing effect of orthotic devices on plantar flexion/dorsal extension and horizontal rotation of the ankle joint. An experimental cadaveric investigation

International Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 17, Issue 8, 1996, Pages 614-618

  Bruns, J ^a   Scherlitz, J ^a   Luessenhop, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG   (Germany)

Author keywords

Ankle sprain; Dorsal extension; Mechanical ankle stability; Orthotic devices; Plantar flexion; Rotation

Indexed keywords

ANKLE; ANKLE SPRAIN; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; JOINT STABILITY; LIGAMENT LESION; ORTHOTICS;

EID: 0029853942     PISSN: 01724622     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-972904     Document Type: Article

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