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Table 3 Test results for balance, strength and functional performance in CAI subjects presented by sex. Data are presented with mean (± standard deviation) (N = 20)

From: A test battery for evaluation of muscle strength, balance and functional performance in subjects with chronic ankle instability: a cross-sectional study

 

Men

Women

Men

Women

 

Injured side

Injured side

Non-injured side

Non-injured side

 

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

Eversion strength (N)

84 (± 20)

64 (± 20) *

110 (± 26)

75 (± 23) *

Inversion strength (N)

93 (± 34)

55 (± 18) *

108 (± 32)

68 (± 32) *

SLS

24 (± 18)

18 (± 7)

11 (± 4)

14 (± 10)

SLHD (cm)

112 (± 32)

84 (± 24) *

116 (± 27)

97 (± 13) *

Side hop (repetitions)

31 (± 15)

24 (± 7)

46 (± 11)

32 (± 8) *

  1. SLS = Single leg stance
  2. SLHD = Single leg hop for distance
  3. *=significant difference between men and women.