J Athl Train. 1992;27(3):253-6.
Scores from motor performance tests were compared using subjects with taped and untaped ankles. Previous studies have shown that taped ankle support may be detrimental in vertical and standing broad jumping performance. Conflicting data have been published on the effects of commercial ankle braces on various motor tasks. The performances of 18 elite soccer players in selected tests of speed, balance, agility, and vertical jumping were compared under conditions of untaped, nonelastic adhesive taped, Swede-O-braced, New Cross-braced, and McDavid-braced ankles. Vertical jump performance was significantly reduced when subjects wore New Cross braces. There were no significant differences in tests of speed, balance, and agility among any of the support conditions. Until now, nonelastic adhesive tape has been the preferred method of prophylactic ankle support. I conclude that certain commercial ankle braces may be used as a support alternative during selected activities.
对使用固定和未固定踝关节的受试者进行了运动表现测试评分比较。先前的研究表明，踝关节固定可能会对垂直跳跃和站立跳远表现产生不利影响。目前，关于商业踝关节护具对各种运动任务的影响，已经发表了相互矛盾的数据。在未固定、非弹性粘性胶带固定、Swede-O 支撑、新型十字支撑和 McDavid 支撑的踝关节条件下，比较了 18 名精英足球运动员在速度、平衡、敏捷和垂直跳跃等特定测试中的表现。当受试者佩戴新型十字支撑护具时，垂直跳跃表现明显下降。在任何支撑条件下，速度、平衡和敏捷测试均无显著差异。到目前为止，非弹性粘性胶带一直是预防踝关节支撑的首选方法。我得出的结论是，在某些特定活动中，某些商业踝关节护具可用作支撑替代物。
