Effects of the Air Cast Sports Stirrup on Postural Sway in Normal Males

摘要

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of wearing the Air CastSports Stirrup ankle orthosis on postural sway in normal males. Twenty-two males were randomly assigned to two groups: Group I wore the Air Cast Sports Stirrup for the first three trials and then finished the test without the Air Cast Sports Stirrup, while Group II donned the Air Cast Sport Stirrup during the second three trials only. Both groups completed six, thirty second trials of single leg stance on their right leg. The resultant vectors of speed (R Speed) and amplitude (R Amp) were recorded and analyzed. A repeated measures ANOVA was performed, and no significant decreases in postural sway were found due to the brace or group assignment. A significant decrease in R Speed was noted to have occurred secondary to time (p<0.01). The study found no effect of the Air Cast Sports Stirrup in decreasing postural sway.... Air Cast Sports Stirrup, Postural sway.