Footwear and ankle stability in the basketball player.
Ankle stability in basketball players is affected by footwear. Athletic shoe manufacturers have introduced specialized lacing systems and high-top performance shoes to improve ankle stability. These performance shoes not only aid in preventing ankle injuries, but also protect injured ankles.
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Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001490:Basketball; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D012775:Shoes / Q000592:standards; D013177:Sports; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control