Table of Contents

Abstract
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
1 Introduction
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Statement of the Purpose
1.3 Research Hypotheses
1.4 Potential Limitations
1.5 Significance
1.6 Operational Definitions
2 Literature Review
2.1 Lateral Ankle Sprain
2.2 Chronic Ankle Instability
2.2.1 Mechanical Ankle Instability (MAI)
2.2.2 Functional Ankle Instability (FAI)
2.3 Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) & CAI
2.4 Strength & CAI
2.5 Dorsiflexion Range of Motion (DROM) & CAI
2.6 Static Balance & CAI
2.6.1 Center of Pressure (COP)
2.6.2 Time to Boundary (TTB)
2.7 Laxity
2.8 Ankle Sprain Copers
2.9 Conclusion
3 Methods
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Participants
3.3 Instrumentation
3.4 Variables
3.5 Procedures
3.5.1 Dynamic Postural Control
3.5.2 Ankle Dorsiflexion
3.5.3 Ankle and Knee Strength
3.5.4 Static Postural Control
3.5.5 Ankle Laxity
3.6 Data Collection and Processing
3.7 Statistical Analysis
4 Results
4.1 Comparison of Mechanical Joint Measures Between the Chronic Ankle Instability and Coper Groups
4.2 Comparison of Sensorimotor Measures Between the Chronic Ankle Instability and Coper Groups
4.3 Regression Analysis
4.3.1 Anterior Reach
4.3.2 Posteromedial Reach
4.3.3 Posterolateral Reach
4.3.4 Composite
5 Discussion
5.1 Discussion of Main Outcome Measures
5.1.1 Ankle Laxity
5.1.2 Weight-Bearing Lunge Test
5.1.3 Isokinetic Strength
5.1.4 Static Postural Control
5.1.5 Star Excursion Balance Test
5.2 Regression
5.2.1 Anterior Reach
5.2.2 Posteromedial Reach
5.2.3 Posterolateral Reach
5.2.4 Composite
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Clinical Implications
5.5 Conclusion
References
Appendices
A. Human Subjects Consent Form
B. Health History Questionnaire
C. FAAM & FAAM Sports Scale
D. AII
E. Data Collection Form