Shuji Taketomi, Kohei Kawaguchi, Yuri Mizutani, Seira Takei, Ryota Yamagami, Kenichi Kono, Ryo Murakami, Tomofumi Kage, Takahiro Arakawa, Sayaka Fujiwara, Sakae Tanaka, Toru Ogata
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have attempted to determine if certain risk factors can predict the occurrence of a lateral ankle sprain (LAS) in female soccer players. Unfortunately, there is limited evidence with regard to risk factors associated with an LAS in female soccer players. PURPOSE: To identify intrinsic risk factors for an LAS among young female soccer players. STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS: Participants were 161 young female soccer players in Japan who were evaluated for LAS risk factors during a preseason medical assessment...
February 2024: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine