TABLE 1.
Comparison of baseline data between the two groups.
| Index | Pattern | Experience group (n = 25) | Control group (n = 24) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 20.3 ± 1.7 | 20.6 ± 2.0 | 0.634 | |
| Stature (cm) | 173.6 ± 4.6 | 172.8 ± 5.0 | 0.499 | |
| Body mass (kg) | 66.5 ± 6.8 | 65.9 ± 7.2 | 0.730 | |
| N (Male/Female) | 18/7 | 17/7 | ||
| CAIT (Scores) | 18.5 ± 3.5 | 18.8 ± 4.2 | 0.779 | |
| FAAM-ADL (Scores) | 42.5 ± 9.8 | 43.0 ± 8.6 | 0.759 | |
| FAAM-Sport (Scores) | 13.5 ± 3.2 | 13.7 ± 3.3 | 0.876 | |
| Ankle 60°/s peak torque (Nm) | Dorsiflexion | 14.3 ± 3.5 | 13.6 ± 4.4 | 0.542 |
| Plantar Flexion | 67.0 ± 11.2 | 65.6 ± 13.0 | 0.658 | |
| Inversion | 30.0 ± 7.9 | 29.2 ± 6.5 | 0.865 | |
| Eversion | 28.5 ± 5.3 | 27.8 ± 5.9 | 0.686 | |
| Ankle Kinesthesia (°) | Dorsiflexion | 2.10 ± 0.65 | 2.13 ± 0.70 | 0.923 |
| Plantar Flexion | 2.72 ± 0.70 | 2.68 ± 0.70 | 0.840 | |
| Inversion | 2.85 ± 0.43 | 2.90 ± 0.50 | 0.696 | |
| Eversion | 3.01 ± 0.53 | 2.97 ± 0.48 | 0.755 | |
| Displacement (mm) | Anterior-posterior | 67.6 ± 11.0 | 68.2 ± 12.1 | 0.853 |
| Medial lateral | 59.0 ± 10.1 | 60.2 ± 9.6 | 0.561 | |
| Average speed(mm/s) | Anterior-posterior | 14.1 ± 3.6 | 14.3 ± 2.9 | 0.909 |
| Medial lateral | 12.3 ± 2.7 | 12.0 ± 2.2 | 0.834 |
Note: CAIT, cumberland ankle instability tool; FAAM-ADL, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure - Activities of Daily Living Scale; FAAM-Sport, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure - Sport scale.