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Instructor/Advisor

Dr. Nicholas SantaBarbara

Keywords

Ankle Injury Prevention, Athlete Assessment, Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation

Abstract

My capstone project, focuses on addressing the high rate of ankle injuries in basketball and volleyball. Since these sports involve frequent jumping, landing, and lateral movements, ankle injuries are not only common but often go untreated which increases the risk of long-term complications.

Through this project, I aim to develop an evidence-based ankle health assessment tool that evaluates range of motion, stability, strength, and proprioception. Based on an athlete’s score, I will provide a guide with targeted prehabilitation and rehabilitation exercises, as well as educational content on ankle health and injury prevention.

This project directly supports my goal of becoming a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. By creating a practical tool that I can use throughout my career, I will improve my ability to assess and address ankle health concerns in athletes. Ultimately, I hope this assessment will enhance performance and reduce injury risk to allow basketball and volleyball players to stay healthy and perform at their best.

Ankle Health Assessment & Injury Risk: A Screening and Intervention Guide for Basketball and Volleyball Athletes

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