Foot & ankle international
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Influence of age, body mass index and leg dominance on functional ankle stability.
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of age, body mass index (BMI) and leg dominance on the PRT, balance control and foot position sense. ⋯ The PRT and the postural stability correlate with age and BMI, whereas the position sense test of the ankle does not. Furthermore, the PRT in right legs is always faster. This should be noted when functional ankle stability is evaluated in patients.