Increasing compliance with neuromuscular training to prevent ankle sprain in sport: does the 'Strengthen your ankle' mobile App make a difference? A randomised controlled trial

British Journal of Sports Medicine
M Van ReijenE A Verhagen

Abstract

E-health has the potential to facilitate implementation of effective measures to prevent sports injuries. We evaluated whether an interactive mobile application containing a proven effective exercise programme to prevent recurrent ankle sprains resulted in higher compliance as compared with regular written exercise materials. 220 athletes participated in this randomised controlled trial with a follow-up of 8 weeks; 110 athletes received a booklet explaining an 8-week neuromuscular training programme; 110 athletes participated in the same programme in an interactive mobile App (Strengthen your ankle). The primary outcome was compliance with the exercise programme. Secondary outcome measure was the incidence density of self-reported recurrent ankle sprains. The mean compliance to the exercise scheme was 73.3% (95% CI 67.7% to 78.1%) in the App group, compared with 76.7% (95% CI 71.9% to 82.3%) in the Booklet group. No significant difference in compliance was found between groups. The incidence densities of self-reported time-loss recurrences were not significantly different between both groups (HR 3.07; 95% CI 0.62 to 15.20). This study shows that the method of implementing the exercises by using an App or a Booklet does not lead...Continue Reading

References

Dec 28, 2006·Sports Medicine·Daniel Tik-Pui FongKai-Ming Chan
Jul 11, 2009·BMJ : British Medical Journal·Maarten D W HupperetsWillem van Mechelen
Aug 12, 2010·The American Journal of Sports Medicine·Maarten D W HupperetsWillem van Mechelen
Nov 5, 2010·British Journal of Sports Medicine·E A L M Verhagen, K Bay
Mar 25, 2011·Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport·Evert A L M VerhagenWillem van Mechelen
Aug 2, 2013·The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy·Phillip A GribbleErik A Wikstrom
Jun 17, 2014·Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport·Lauren V FortingtonCaroline F Finch
Jan 24, 2015·British Journal of Sports Medicine·Evert Verhagen, Caroline Bolling

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Mar 24, 2018·Journal of Athletic Training·Rafael Sierra-GuzmánJavier Abián-Vicén
Jun 5, 2018·Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·Oluwatoyosi B A OwoeyeCarolyn A Emery
May 23, 2019·Journal of Athletic Training·Thomas W KaminskiEamonn Delahunt
Apr 25, 2018·Injury Prevention : Journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention·Alex DonaldsonCaroline F Finch

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.