Dynamic balance and ankle injury odds: a prospective study in 196 Dutch physical education teacher education students

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether dynamic balance, measured with the anterior component of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT-ANT), is a risk factor for ankle injuries in physical education teacher education (PETE) students. Design and setting A prospective monocentre study in first-year PETE students. Participants A total of 196 subjects, of which 137 men (70%) and 59 women (30%). Outcome measures This study consisted of measures of the SEBT-ANT at baseline (September 2015) and an injury registration procedure during a follow-up period (September 2015–June 2016). T... Mehr ...