Table of Contents

Abstract
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction
1.1 Statement of Problem
1.2 Statement of Purpose
1.3 Research Hypothesis
1.4 Significance of Study
1.5 Assumptions
1.6 Operating Definitions
2. Literature Review
2.1 Purpose of Literature Review
2.2 Ankle Anatomy
2.3 Lateral Ankle Prevalence
2.4 Chronic Ankle Instability
2.4.1 Pathomechanics of Chronic Ankle Instability
2.5 Risk Factors
2.5.1 Risk Factors for Ankle Sprains
2.5.2 Risk Factors for Chronic Ankle Instability
2.6 Injury Prediction
2.6.1 Potential contributing factors to the Star Excursion Balance Test
2.7 Summary of Literature Review
3. Methods
3.1 Experimental Design
3.2 Participants
3.3 Instrumentation
3.4 Testing Procedure
3.5 Data Collection and Processing
3.5.1 Star Excursion Balance Test
3.5.2 Static Postural Control
3.5.3 Strength
3.5.4 Laxity
3.5.5 Range of Motion
3.6 Statistical Analysis
4. Results
4.1 Comparison of the CAI and Control Groups
4.1.1 Sensorimotor Outcome Measures
4.1.1.1 Dynamic Postural Control: Star Excursion Balance Test
4.1.1.2 Static Postural Control
4.1.1.3 Strength
4.1.2 Mechanical Joint Integrity Outcome Measures
4.2 Backwards Regression
4.2.1 Anterior Reach of Star Excursion Balance Test
4.2.2 Posteromedial Reach of Star Excursion Balance Test
4.2.3 Posterolateral Reach of Star Excursion Balance Test
4.2.4 Composite Score of Star Excursion Balance Test
5. Discussion
5.1 Discussion of Main Outcome Measures
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Clinical Implications
5.4 Conclusion
References
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E