Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
Date of Award
4-30-2017
Document Type
Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science in Allied Health (MS)
Department
Health & Sport Sciences
Advisor
Paul Longenecker
First Committee Member
Erica Van Dop
Keywords
College Athletes, Athletic Injuries, Ankle Instability
Subject Categories
Higher Education | Rehabilitation and Therapy | Sports Sciences
Abstract
Ankle instability is weakness of the ankles due to previous injuries. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), more than 460,000 college athletes play a total of 24 sports. Results from Indiana University showed that 67% of former players claim they suffered a major injury while competing n the collegiate level.
Recommended Citation
Schomacker, Travis, "Prevention of Ankle Sprains" (2017). Masters Theses/Capstone Projects. 12.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_master/12
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