Table of Contents

Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Statement of Purpose
1.4 Research Hypotheses
1.5 Specific Aims
1.6 Operational Definitions
1.7 Potential Limitations
1.8 Significance
2 Literature Review
2.1 Lateral Ankle Sprains
2.2 Chronic Ankle Instability
2.3 Postural Control
2.4 Proximal Joint Alterations
2.5 Intervention Studies
2.6 Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
2.7 Time to Stabilization
2.8 Self-Reported Disability
2.9 Hand-held Dynamometer
2.10 Summary
3 Methods
3.1 Study Design
3.2 Dependent Variables
3.3 Independent Variables
3.4 Participants
3.5 Instrumentation
3.6 Procedures
3.7 Outcome Measures
3.8 Intervention
3.9 Data Analysis
3.10 Statistical Analysis
4 Results
5 Discussion
5.1 Discussion
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Clinical Implications
5.4 Conclusion
References
Appendices
A. Consent Form
B. FADI/FADI Sport
C. Ankle Instability Instrument (AII)
D. Data Collection Pictures