Author(s): Rumaisah Pathan and Dr. Divya Jethwani

Abstract:
This study was undertaken to compare core muscle endurance, balance and ankle instability in basketball players with and without ankle sprain injuries (age group 18-25years.) To reduce the risk of injuries and to increase the endurance and balance sport specific physical therapy can be helpful. The McGill core endurance test is used to assess the endurance of core muscles- trunk flexors, trunk extensors and lateral musculature. One leg stance test for balance and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure for ankle instability. Statistical analysis was done based on data received from 50 participants. According to this study we concluded that there is no significant difference between trunk flexors and extensors and balance in players with and without ankle sprain injuries, there is a significant difference in lateral musculature and there is a significant difference in ankle stability in players with ankle injuries affecting ADLs and sports activities.

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