Bruce M. Gansneder

TL;DR: With the exception of a systematic decrease in velocity at speeds of 300°/s and higher, the Biodex System 3 performed with acceptable mechanical reliability and validity on all variables tested.

TL;DR: The results suggest that postural stability is affected by foot type under both static and dynamic conditions, and differences appear to be related to structural differences as opposed to differences in peripheral input.

TL;DR: It is suggested that a sequence of 5 modified hold-relax stretches produced significantly increased hamstring flexibility that lasted 6 minutes after the stretching protocol ended, which is a significant improvement in knee-extension range of motion in the experimental group.

TL;DR: The BESS error scores increased immediately after the fatigue protocol, demonstrating that balance ability diminished, and Clinicians who use the BESS as part of their sideline assessment for concussion should not administer the test immediately after a concussion due to the effects of fatigue.

TL;DR: The high reliability of the Ankle Instability Instrument shows that self-reporting of ankle symptoms is a feasible, appropriate way to obtain information on the presence of instability symptoms, and is a first step in recognizing a more objective way of identifying patients suffering from functional ankle instability.