Footwear and ankle stability in the basketball player

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1988 Apr;5(2):275-90.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

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