The Effect of Basketball Shoe Collar Height on Ankle Biomechanics and Injury Prevention: A Literature Review
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Basketball, Shoes, Ankle Injuries, Biomechanics, Athletic PerformanceAbstract
Ankle sprains are the most common injury in basketball, and the injury mechanism usually involved is the forced inversion of the foot during quick changes of direction, jump shots and/or physical contact between players. High-top basketball shoes began to be marketed under the premise that they ensure greater stabilization of the ankle joint and a consequent protective effect, but to date there is no evidence to prove this. In this review, which included 15 articles, the authors concluded that, from a biomechanical point of view, the use of high-top shoes can have a protective effect against the occurrence of ankle sprains, without this implying a significant loss of performance. However, other elements of the shoe, physical size, playing style and individual preferences also influence injury prevention and should be taken into account when deciding on footwear. More studies with appropriate methodology are needed to confirm this hypothesis.
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