Assessment of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in closed kinetic chain
Abstract
Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries among subjects participating in physical activities and sports. In addition, up to 70% of the general population has sustained a LAS, with the highest rate of recurrence of all musculoskeletal injuries of the lower limbs. Subjects with a history of LAS have limited ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in closed kinetic chain (CKC), which is a common movement during functional tasks and essential in return to sports. The weight-bearing lunge test is used to assess ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in CKC and may be performed through different procedures. The objective of this study is to describe two procedures of measuring ankle dorsiflexion in CKC through the use of mobile applications.
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