Myoelectric Activity of the Peroneal Muscles Following Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Abstract: Background: Lateral ankle sprains can result in adverse outcomes, including reinjuries or chronic ankle instability. The peroneal musculature plays a key role in stabilizing the ankle and preventing sudden ankle inversions that may lead to sprains. Objective: The purpose of the study is to...

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Autores: Casasayas-Cos, Oriol, Labata-Lezaun, Noé, Albert, Pérez-Bellmunt, López-de-Celis, Carlos, Smit, Johke, Marimon Serra, Xavier, Aiguade Aiguade, Ramon, Sanahuja-Diez-Caballero, Joaquín, Canet-Vintró, Maxim, LLURDA ALMUZARA, LUIS
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:20.500.12328/5104
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12328/5104
https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020179
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ankle
Ankle injuries
Electromyography
Athletes
Sprain
Muscle contraction
Tobillo
Lesiones de tobillo
Electromiografía
Deportistas
Esguince
Contracción muscular
Turmell
Lesions de turmell
Electromiografia
Esportistes
Esquinç
Contracció muscular
616.7
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Sumario:Abstract: Background: Lateral ankle sprains can result in adverse outcomes, including reinjuries or chronic ankle instability. The peroneal musculature plays a key role in stabilizing the ankle and preventing sudden ankle inversions that may lead to sprains. Objective: The purpose of the study is to investigate (1) inter-limb differences in peroneal myoelectrical activity in athletes with a history of ankle sprain during the past six months and (2) to investigate peroneal myoelectrical activity differences between athletes with and without a history of ankle sprain. Methods: Sixty-seven athletes (53% females, 46.3% males) were included in this observational cross-sectional study. Self-reported data regarding history of ankle sprain were collected. The peroneal myoelectrical activity was obtained during (1) isometric ankle eversion, (2) dynamic ankle eversions, (3) single leg squat, (4) unilateral and (5) bilateral drop jump test, (6) sprint, and (7) change of direction. Results: No significant differences in peroneal myoelectrical activity were observed between individuals with (n = 46) and without (n = 21) a history of ankle sprain in the past six months (p > 0.05). Additionally, no significant inter-limb differences were found within the previous ankle sprain group (p > 0.05). Conclusions: This study found no significant inter-limb differences in peroneal muscle activity among athletes with a history of ankle sprain during the past six months. Moreover, no differences were observed between athletes with and without a history of ankle sprain. This study has certain limitations, including the lack of data regarding the timing and severity of the ankle sprain, as well as the duration and specific characteristics of the rehabilitation process.