Functional instability of the ankle and the role of neuromuscular control: A comprehensive review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Volumn 40, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 240-251

  Richie D H , Jr ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Ankle instability; Ankle proprioception; Ankle sprain rehabilitation; Ankle sprains

Indexed keywords

ANKLE INSTABILITY; ANKLE SPRAIN; MUSCLE CONTRACTION; MUSCLE STRENGTH; NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTION; PATHOPHYSIOLOGY; PROPRIOCEPTION; REACTION TIME; REVIEW;

EID: 0034886333     PISSN: 10672516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s1067-2516(01)80025-9     Document Type: Review

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