Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2015; 6(2): 161-171
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 factorsModifiable risk factors
SexWeight
AgeBody mass index
HeightBracing/taping
RaceFootwear
Foot/ankle anatomyNeuromuscular control
Extremity alignmentPostural stability
Previous ankle sprainMuscle strength
Generalized Joint LaxityExposure to sport
Player position
Playing surface
Skill level