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Ankle Braces versus Ankle Taping
Athletes, parents, and coaches have asked me many times during my career whether applying Athletic Tape or an Ankle brace is better for athletes? A recent analysis reported in the Journal of Athletic Training offers some insite into this question.
It has been estimated that nearly "1 million people in the United States suffer from acute ankle injuries annually." Athletes, parents, and coaches have asked me many times during my career whether applying Athletic Tape or an Ankle brace is better for athletes? In a recent analysis reported in the Journal of Athletic Training stated that of 19 studies the effects of different types of ankle support on ankle motion before and after activity showed significant ankle-motion restriction after exercise for a semi rigid stirrup brace design.
Therefore, research supports a semi rigid stirrup ankle brace is better than athletic taping or a lace-up type brace because it provides better support for longer periods of time. Despite these findings, athletes prefer athletic taping due to comfort, perception of greater support, and less interference with normal ankle function. Unfortunately, athletic tape on the ankle only lasts a short period of time and usually has to be reapplied during half time or a time out.
The second concern that people have about athletic tape or ankle braces is whether or not athletes lose strength in their lower leg/ankle muscles when athletes wear athletic tape or ankle braces for a long period of time. Research states that long-term ankle bracing does not affect the muscles in the lower leg/ankle. Therefore, athletes should use preventative measures when playing in athletics.
Where can athletes get an ankle brace? Two local Resources include:
- Rehab and Sports Medicine
125 Hospital Drive, Watertown.
(920)262-4220.
-The Foot Source at the Rock River Foot and Ankle Clinic, which is located at 101 Oakridge Court in Watertown.
The key factor in this article is to take preventative measures prior to injury so that the athlete will be able to compete without the worry of missing practices or games. If an injury does occur the athlete needs to make sure that he/she seeks physical therapy to help heal and strengthen the injury so they can return to full functional activity and reduce reoccurrence of that injury.
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6th Annual
sports medicine symposium
and golf outing
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006
Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium and Golf Outing. Once again, the event will be held at Windwood Country Club in Watertown. This FREE symposium will include information to help coaches succeed at all levels of competition. Once the symposium is over, join us for a FREE lunch, and a FREE 9 holes of golf.
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Speed and Agility Camp
Starting June 12th through July 28th
6 weeks excluding the week of July 3rd through July 7th
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Cost: $110
WAHS Sports Medicine believes that speed, agility, and conditioning are essential to athletic success. In order to help you achieve your full potential, our highly trained performance enhancement staff at WAHS Sports Medicine has developed a 6 week speed and agility camp.
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Functional Strength and Power Camp
Starting June 13th and ending July 27th
Excludes week of July 3rd through July 7th
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM– 10:30 AM
Cost: $85
WAHS Sports Medicine has developed challenging, functional, and effective alternative to weightlifting. Unlike traditional weightlifting, the camp integrates traditionally proven exercises as well as advanced exercises to work all muscle groups in unison, thereby increasing overall strength, power and coordination, while decreasing the risk of injury.
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Related Links
Careers:
www.nata.org National Athletic Trainers Association
www.apta.org American Physical Therapist Association
Health and Injury Information:
www.acsm.org American College of Sports Medicine
www.ncaa.org National Collegiate Athletic Association
www.wiaawi.org/health/nutrition Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic
Association
www.gssiweb.com Gatoraide Sports Science Institiute
www.iasm.com Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
www.physsportsmed.com The Physician & Sports Medicine
www.ORTHOsupersite.com The Orthopaedics Supersite
www.sportsdentistry.com Academy for Sports Dentistry
www.aapsm.org American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
www.biausa.org Brain Injury Association of America
www.subtlebraininjury.com Subtle Brain Injury Website
www.sportsmedresources.com Sports Medicine Resources Website
www.asmi.org American Sports Medicine Institute
www.ortho-u.net Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
www.lightningsafety.com National Lightning Safety Institute
www.webmd.com WebMD
www.nocsae.org National Operating Committee on Standards for
Athletic Equipment
Strength and Conditioning:
www.athleticsearch.com Athletic Search on Web
www.nsca-lift.org National Strength and Conditioning Association
www.nasm.org National Academy of Sports Medicine
www.coaching.usolympicteam.com Olympic E-Coach Magazine
www.ncsf.org National Council of Strength & Fitness
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