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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2015; 6(2): 161-171
Published online Mar 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i2.161
Published online Mar 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i2.161
Table 1 Risk factors for ankle sprain among athletic populations
| Non-modifiable risk factors | Modifiable risk factors |
| Sex | Weight |
| Age | Body mass index |
| Height | Bracing/taping |
| Race | Footwear |
| Foot/ankle anatomy | Neuromuscular control |
| Extremity alignment | Postural stability |
| Previous ankle sprain | Muscle strength |
| Generalized Joint Laxity | Exposure to sport |
| Player position | |
| Playing surface | |
| Skill level |
- Citation: McCriskin BJ, Cameron KL, Orr JD, Waterman BR. Management and prevention of acute and chronic lateral ankle instability in athletic patient populations. World J Orthop 2015; 6(2): 161-171
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i2/161.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i2.161
