Biomechanical and neuromuscular effects of ankle taping and bracing

Journal of Athletic Training

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 436-445

  Wilkerson, Gary B ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Ankle dysfunction; Ankle instability; Subtalar joint injury

Indexed keywords

ANKLE INSTABILITY; BIOMECHANICS; BRACE; GAIT; HUMAN; JOINT MOBILITY; REVIEW; SUBLUXATION; SUBTALAR JOINT; TALUS;

EID: 0036820966     PISSN: 10626050     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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