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Bilateral alterations in sensorimotor function and altered sensory strategy in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate bilateral sensorimotor function in patients with unilateral CAI. Furthermore, sensory reweighting ability and vestibular modulation were assessed. Methods: -test was used to analyse the outcomes of SOT between two groups. Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon test were applied to examine the differences in plantar sensation between groups and limbs. Results: < 0.000) in CAI group. Conclusion: Unilateral CAI presented impaired plantar sensation and ankle proprioception on both sides. Higher visual reliance, delayed motor response and postural instability under unreliable visual clues were also displayed bilaterally. Except for bilateral sensorimotor alterations, reduced ability of sensory reweighting and fixed sensory strategy also presented in CAI group, but the somatosensory clue still served as the main sensory source in CAI.

Source: Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2024.12.002

Authors: Xiaomei Hu, Xihe Hou, Lin Wang

Institution: Shanghai University of Sport

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,150