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Examining the Positional Fault of the Fibula using Diagnostic Ultrasonography after Fibular Reposition Taping in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Fitch, Caroline A
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1493417595563426

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2017, Master of Science, University of Toledo, Exercise Science.
Context: Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) often present with both mechanical and functional insufficiencies that that contribute to long-term dysfunction. Positional fault of the distal fibula is a possible impairment that contributes to CAI. Fibular reposition taping (FRT) technique is a suggested intervention to correct this malalignment. No research has looked at the tape’s effectiveness in changing the fibular position. Objective: To examine if the position of the fibula changes after application of the FRT technique, and to assess the interrater reliability of utilizing diagnostic ultrasound. Study Design: Cross-over study. Setting: Laboratory. Participants: 20 individuals with chronic ankle instability (Age: 21.5±4.1years, Mass: 81.8±22kg, Height: 170±7.5cm) with no history of lower extremity surgery, ankle fracture, ankle injury in the past 6 weeks, or any vestibular or balance disorders. Intervention: Participants completed three taping conditions: FRT technique, sham tape, and no tape. Main Outcome Measures: Ultrasound measurements were taken for each taping condition, and the distance between the talus and fibula was measured. Paired-t tests were used to compare differences between sham to control and then sham to FRT. Alpha was set at p<.05. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC3,1) and associated standard error of measure (SEM) was calculated to determine intrarater reliability. Results: No significant differences in fibular position were observed between taping conditions. Intertester reliability was deemed to be excellent (ICC3,1=0.98). Conclusion: No significant differences were found between any of the conditions, indicating that the FRT technique did not alter the position of the fibula. Diagnostic ultrasound is a reliable tool for assessing position of the fibula.
Neal Glaviano, PhD, ATC (Committee Chair)
Christopher Ingersoll, PhD, ATC (Committee Member)
Charles Armstrong, PhD (Committee Member)
Kinesiology

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  • Fitch, C. A. (2017). Examining the Positional Fault of the Fibula using Diagnostic Ultrasonography after Fibular Reposition Taping in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability [Master's thesis, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1493417595563426

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Fitch, Caroline. Examining the Positional Fault of the Fibula using Diagnostic Ultrasonography after Fibular Reposition Taping in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. 2017. University of Toledo, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1493417595563426.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Fitch, Caroline. "Examining the Positional Fault of the Fibula using Diagnostic Ultrasonography after Fibular Reposition Taping in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability." Master's thesis, University of Toledo, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1493417595563426

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