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ArticleJournal of athletic training2021

Biomechanical Response to External Biofeedback During Functional Tasks in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability.

Danielle M Torp, Abbey C Thomas, Tricia Hubbard-Turner, Luke Donovan

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Danielle M TorpDepartment of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Abbey C ThomasDepartment of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Tricia Hubbard-TurnerDepartment of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Luke DonovanDepartment of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextAltered biomechanics displayed by individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a possible cause of recurring injuries and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Current interventions are unable to modify aberrant biomechanics, leading to research efforts to determine if real-time external biofeedback can result in changes.

objectiveTo determine the real-time effects of visual and auditory biofeedback on functional-task biomechanics in individuals with CAI.

designCrossover study.

settingLaboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsNineteen physically active adults with CAI (7 men, 12 women; age = 23.95 ± 5.52 years, height = 168.87 ± 6.94 cm, mass = 74.74 ± 15.41 kg). INTERVENTION(S): Participants randomly performed single-limb static balance, step downs, lateral hops, and forward lunges during a baseline and 2 biofeedback conditions. Visual biofeedback was given through a crossline laser secured to the dorsum of the foot. Auditory biofeedback was given through a pressure sensor placed under the lateral foot and connected to a buzzer that elicited a noise when pressure exceeded the set threshold. Cues provided during the biofeedback conditions were used to promote proper biomechanics during each task. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): We measured the location of center-of-pressure (COP) data points during balance with eyes open and eyes closed for each condition. Plantar pressure in the lateral column of the foot during functional tasks was extracted. Secondary outcomes of interest were COP area and velocity, time to boundary during static balance, and additional plantar-pressure measures.

resultsBoth biofeedback conditions reduced COP in the anterolateral quadrant while increasing COP in the posteromedial quadrant of the foot during eyes-open balance. Visual biofeedback increased lateral heel pressure and the lateral heel and midfoot pressure-time integral during hops. The auditory condition produced similar changes during the eyes-closed trials. Auditory biofeedback increased heel pressure during step downs and decreased the lateral forefoot pressure-time integral during lunges.

conclusionsReal-time improvements in balance strategies were observed during both external biofeedback conditions. Visual and auditory biofeedback appeared to effectively moderate different functional-task biomechanics.

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Biofeedback, PsychologyAdolescentAdultAnkleBiomechanical PhenomenaCross-Over StudiesFemaleFootHeelHumansJoint InstabilityMalePostural BalanceYoung Adultankle sprainsbalanceexternal focus of attention

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PMID33150445
PMCPMC8010924
OpenAlexW3096266851

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