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Neurocognitive Ability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Jackson, Allison N.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1491917830289932

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2017, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Athletic Training (Health Sciences and Professions).
Background: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) occurs following repetitive lateral ankle sprains. Studies suggest that brain regulation may be altered resulting in impaired motor control, translating to poor postural control and motor planning. Limited studies are available to identify etiology and suggest neurocognitive changes. Purpose: To determine if functional deficits are present in individuals with self-reported symptoms associated with CAI when compared to a control group. Methods: Participants completed the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability measure (IdFAI), the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) including the FAAM-Activities of Daily Living, and FAAM- Sport. In addition, a medical questionnaire identified individuals with CAI. Dynamic postural control was assessed using the Y-Balance Test. Participants then completed a protocol on the Bertec Vision Trainer (Bertec Inc, Columbus. OH), to identify neurocognitive deficits. Main outcome measures: Y-Balance, reaction time (wide and narrow), visual memory (wide and narrow), and random targets. Results: Comparing between groups, no functional or neurocognitive deficits were noted even though participants self-identified with CAI. Conclusion: Regardless of self-reported symptoms, participants in the CAI group were functioning with no neurocognitive or postural control deficits. The high activity level of this cohort or heterogeneity of CAI may contribute to the inability of the Y-Balance or neurocognitive function to discriminate between controls and participants with CAI.
Dustin Grooms, PhD, AT, CSCS (Advisor)
Janet Simon, PhD, AT (Committee Member)
Andrew Krause, PhD, AT (Committee Member)
83 p.
Anatomy and Physiology; Health Sciences; Medicine; Neurosciences; Sports Medicine
Chronic Ankle Instability; Foot and Ankle Ability Measure; Identification of Functional Ankle Ability

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  • Jackson, A. N. (2017). Neurocognitive Ability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1491917830289932

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Jackson, Allison. Neurocognitive Ability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. 2017. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1491917830289932.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Jackson, Allison. "Neurocognitive Ability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1491917830289932

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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