Table 4. Mean and standard deviation of horizontal ground reaction force during cutting in basketball with and without ankle bracing: sport shoe, taping and Aircast (n = 8).
| Variables | Sport shoe alone | Aircast | Taping | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fzmax1 (BW) | 1.53 ± 0.35 | 1.54 ± 0.39 | 1.54 ± 0.42 | > 0.05 |
| Fzmax2 (BW) | 0.85 ± 0.40 | 0.95 ± 0.26 | 1.00 ± 0.31 | > 0.05 |
| Fzmin (BW) | 0.79 ± 0.12 | 0.82 ± 0.21 | 0.81 ± 0.19 | > 0.05 |
| GG Fzmax1 (BW/s) | 27.36 ± 11.19 | 30.73 ± 11.01 | 35.38 ± 16.78 | 0.0433 |
| GG Fzmax2 (BW/s) | 10.75 ± 10.61 | 11.44 ± 11.56 | 14.43 ± 16.19 | > 0.05 |
| Impulse 50 ms (N.s) | 0.03 ± 0.01 | 0.03 ± 0.01 | 0.03 ± 0.01 | > 0.05 |
| Impulse 75 ms (N.s) | 0.07 ± 0.02 | 0.02 ± 0.02 | 0.07 ± 0.02 | > 0.05 |
GG = growth gradient; BW = body weight; N.s = Newton.seconds; Fymax1 = maximum vertical and medial-lateral forces at foot contact on the ground; Fymax2 = Maximum vertical and medial-lateral forces at the moment of propulsion; Fymin = Minimum vertical and medial-lateral forces; GG Fymax1 = GG for maximum vertical and medial-lateral forces at ground contact; GG Fymax2 = GG for maximum vertical and medial-lateral forces at the moment of propulsion.