Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Ankle Injuries*
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Ankle Joint / anatomy & histology
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Athletic Injuries / epidemiology
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Athletic Injuries / prevention & control*
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Basketball*
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Equipment Design
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Female
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Humans
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Immobilization
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Male
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Shoes* / standards
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Sports*
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Sprains and Strains / epidemiology
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Sprains and Strains / prevention & control