The effect of reduced ankle dorsiflexion on lower extremity mechanics during landing: A systematic review

Abstract Objectives To examine the evidence for effect of restricted ankle dorsiflexion range of motion on lower-extremity landing mechanics. Design Literature review. Methods Systematic search of the literature. Articles critiqued by two reviewers. Results Six studies were identified that investiga...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2017-05, Vol.20 (5), p.451-458
Main Authors: Mason-Mackay, A.R, Whatman, C, Reid, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Ankle Joint - physiology
Athletic Injuries - etiology
Biomechanical Phenomena
Biomechanics
Female
Humans
Injury risk
Jumping
Kinematics
Lower Extremity - physiology
Male
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Range of motion
Range of Motion, Articular - physiology
Sports
Sports injuries
Sports Medicine
Systematic review
Tendons
Weight-Bearing
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Summary:Abstract Objectives To examine the evidence for effect of restricted ankle dorsiflexion range of motion on lower-extremity landing mechanics. Design Literature review. Methods Systematic search of the literature. Articles critiqued by two reviewers. Results Six studies were identified that investigated the effect of restricted DF ROM on landing mechanics. Overall, results suggest that landing mechanics are altered with restricted DF ROM, but studies disagree as to the particular mechanical variables affected. Conclusions There is evidence that restricted dorsiflexion range of motion may alter lower-extremity landing mechanics in a manner, which predisposes athletes to injury. Interpretation of results was made difficult by the variation in landing tasks investigated and the lack studies investigating sport-specific landing tasks. The focus of studies on specific mechanical variables rather than mechanical patterns and the analysis of pooled data in the presence of different compensation strategies between participants also made interpretation difficult. These areas require further research.
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2015.06.006