A comparison of two Thera-Band training rehabilitation protocols on postural control.
BACKGROUND
Thera-Band (TB) exercises are commonly utilized in ankle rehabilitation, but previous studies have shown inconsistent results.


OBJECTIVE
To compare two TB protocols among healthy subjects in improving postural control.


METHODS
Mixed model design.


METHODS
Research laboratory.


METHODS
Thirty healthy subjects divided into a control (CON), three times/week (TB3) or five times/week (TB5) group.


METHODS
Training groups completed TB quick-kick protocols for six weeks either three (TB3) or five times (TB5) per week.


METHODS
Center of pressure velocity in the anterior/posterior (COPVX) and medial/lateral (COPVY) directions.


RESULTS
There were no differences related to Group or Side. COPVX in the eyes open (EO) condition increased pre-post. COPVY decreased pre-post.


CONCLUSIONS
The lack of differences between Groups and Side indicates these specific TB training protocols did not impact static postural control differently among healthy subjects.
Puls
Alecia
A
Kinesiology Department, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA. Alecia.puls@hotmail.com
Gribble
Phillip
P
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*